MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
URL: http://mimaki.com/
D202809-13
Original instructions
Table of contents
CAUTION ........................................................................................ v
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ............................................................ v
Requests .............................................................................................. v
Interference to televisions and radios ................................................... v
Foreword ......................................................................................... v
About usable ink ................................................................................... v
On This Operation manual ................................................................... v
Safety Precautions ..........................................................................vi
Symbols ............................................................................................... vi
Warning labels ................................................................................xi
Chapter 1
Before Use
About installing this machine ........................................................ 1-2
Where to Install This Machine ............................................................1-2
Working Environmental Temperature.................................................1-2
About fixing machine ..........................................................................1-2
Moving This Machine .........................................................................1-2
Names of Parts and Functions ..................................................... 1-3
Front Side of the Machine ..................................................................1-3
Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine ..........................................1-4
Operation Panel .................................................................................1-5
Pre-Heater..........................................................................................1-7
Media sensor......................................................................................1-7
Carriage..............................................................................................1-7
Capping station ..................................................................................1-8
Pinch rollers and Feed rollers.............................................................1-8
Connecting Cables ....................................................................... 1-8
Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable ..................................................1-8
Connecting Power Supply Cable........................................................1-9
Fill ink in the ink tank and charging............................................. 1-10
Caution in handling of ink bottles .....................................................1-12
Media .......................................................................................... 1-13
Usable sizes of media ......................................................................1-13
Caution in handling of medias ..........................................................1-13
Chapter 2
Basic Operations
Workflow ....................................................................................... 2-2
Turning the Power ON/OFF.......................................................... 2-3
Turning the Power ON........................................................................2-3
Turning the Power OFF......................................................................2-3
Setting a Media............................................................................. 2-4
Adjusting the Head Height..................................................................2-4
Note for media setting ........................................................................2-4
Setting a roll media.............................................................................2-5
Setting a narrow roll media.................................................................2-9
Setting two narrow roll media
(twin rolls) .........................................................................................2-13
Setting leaf media.............................................................................2-16
Removing the taken-up media .........................................................2-16
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Changing the printing origin .............................................................2-17
Preparing for the Heaters............................................................2-18
Changing the Temperature Settings for the Heaters........................2-18
Test Printing ................................................................................2-18
Test Printing .....................................................................................2-19
Head Cleaning ............................................................................2-19
About head cleaning.........................................................................2-19
Perform head cleaning depending on the test printing result ...........2-19
Setting of Media Correction.........................................................2-20
Setting of Media Correction .............................................................2-20
Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional printing .................2-21
Printing Data ...............................................................................2-22
Starting a Printing Operation ............................................................2-22
Stopping a Printing Operation ..........................................................2-22
Deleting Received Data (Data Clear) ...............................................2-22
Chapter 3
Extended Functions
About Setup MENU.......................................................................3-2
Setup MENU table..............................................................................3-3
Setting of Media Correction ................................................................3-4
If the Positions of Dots Shift... ............................................................3-5
Setting the Heater ..............................................................................3-5
Setting of Logical Seek.......................................................................3-6
Setting of Overprint ............................................................................3-6
Setting of Left and Right Margins ......................................................3-7
Setting of UV mode ............................................................................3-7
Setting of Refresh...............................................................................3-9
Setting of Vacuum Fan .......................................................................3-9
Setting of Print Speed ........................................................................3-9
Setting of MAPS4 .............................................................................3-10
Setting Auto Cleaning.......................................................................3-10
Setting Interval wiping ......................................................................3-11
About Machine Setup MENU ......................................................3-12
Machine Setup MENU table .............................................................3-13
Setting a AUTO Power-off ................................................................3-13
Setting Feeding unit .........................................................................3-13
Setting Take-up unit .........................................................................3-13
Setting the Display of Media Remain ...............................................3-14
Setting Time .....................................................................................3-14
Setting Unit (Temperature/ Length) ..................................................3-14
Setting a Key Buzzer ........................................................................3-15
Setting the Display of Media Detection ............................................3-15
Setting the CONFIRM. FEED ...........................................................3-15
Initializing the Settings......................................................................3-16
About Nozzle Check MENU ........................................................3-17
Nozzle Check MENU table ...............................................................3-17
Printing Check Flow .........................................................................3-18
Printing Operations at “Nozzle Missing” Judgment and
Error Occurrence ..............................................................................3-18
Setting the Printing Check ................................................................3-19
Setting the Auto Nozzle Recoverry ..................................................3-19
Setting the Judgement Condition .....................................................3-19
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About Information MENU............................................................ 3-20
Information MENU table ...................................................................3-21
Displaying the Information................................................................3-21
Displaying the Information of this machine.......................................3-22
Setting a Language..................................................................... 3-22
Chapter 4
Maintenance
Maintenance ................................................................................. 4-2
Precautions for Maintenance..............................................................4-2
About Cleaning Solution.....................................................................4-2
Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces...........................................................4-2
Cleaning the Platen ............................................................................4-2
Cleaning of pre-heater cover and
after cover ..........................................................................................4-3
Cleaning the Media Sensor ................................................................4-3
Cleaning the Media Press ..................................................................4-4
About Maintenance MENU ........................................................... 4-5
Maintenance MENUs at-a-glance ......................................................4-6
Maintaining the Capping Station................................................... 4-7
Cleaning the Wiper and Cap ..............................................................4-7
Washing the Ink Discharge Passage .................................................4-9
When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time (Custody Wash)...4-10
Cleaning the Ink Head and the Area around It ........................... 4-12
When nozzle missing Cannot Be Solved.................................... 4-13
Washing the Head Nozzle................................................................4-13
Nozzle Recovery Function ............................................................................4-14
Automatic Maintenance Function ............................................... 4-16
Setting the Refreshing level .............................................................4-16
Setting the Cleaning level.................................................................4-16
Discarding waste ink................................................................... 4-17
For waste ink remaining management .............................................4-18
Adjust the waste ink.................................................................... 4-19
Replacing consumables.............................................................. 4-20
Replacing the wiper..........................................................................4-20
Replacing the Mist Fan Filter (H fan filter)........................................4-21
Replace the ink tank........................................................................4-22
Replacing the cap absorber .............................................................4-23
Refilling antifreeze mixed water.................................................. 4-24
Refill antifreeze mixed water ............................................................4-25
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 5-2
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Power does not turn on ......................................................................5-2
The machine does not start printing ...................................................5-2
Media get jammed / media is soiled ...................................................5-3
Image quality is poor ..........................................................................5-3
Nozzle is clogged ...............................................................................5-3
Ink tank warning appears ...................................................................5-4
If an error related to the Sub Tank occurs (Error 618 to 61b) ............5-4
If nozzle missing due to color mixture of ink or aeration ....................5-4
When media heaves up at feeding .....................................................5-6
Warning / Error Messages ............................................................5-7
Warning messages.............................................................................5-7
Error messages ................................................................................5-12
Chapter 6
Appendix
Specifications ................................................................................6-2
Machine specifications .......................................................................6-2
Ink specifications ................................................................................6-3
Supply item list ...................................................................................6-3
Setting orders of ink tanks.............................................................6-4
Sheet for inquiry ............................................................................6-5
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CAUTION
CAUTION
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS, AND MIMAKI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES DEALER TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY
OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OR MAKE ANY
OTHER WARRANTY OR MAKE ANY OTHER
WARRANTY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT
WITHOUT MIMAKI’S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MIMAKI BE LIABLE FOR
SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OF DEALER
OR CUSTOMERS OF ANY PRODUCT.
Requests
• This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for
your easy understanding.
However, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor
in your district or our office if you have any inquiry.
• Description contained in this Operation manual are
subject to change without notice for improvement.
Interference to televisions and radios
Foreword
Congratulations on your purchase of MIMAKI color ink jet
printer "SIJ-320UV" .
“SIJ-320UV” is a color inkjet printer that can print with UV
ink realizing high speed and high image quality.
About usable ink
Usable ink for this machine is Lus120 ink (four-color
model).
• 4-colors version:2 each of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and
Black color ink bottle are use.
On This Operation manual
• This Operation manual is describing the operations
and maintenance of "Color inkjet printer SIJ Series"
(called as this machine hereafter)
• Read this Operation manual carefully and understand
them thoroughly to use.
• It is also necessary to keep this Operation manual on
hand.
• This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for
your easy understanding, however, please do not
hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our
office if you have any inquiry.
• Descriptions contained in this Operation manual are
subject to change without any notice for improvement.
• You can also download the latest manual from our
website.
The product described in this manual generates high
frequency when operating.
The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set
up or commissioned under improper conditions.
The product is not guaranteed against any damage to
specific-purpose radio and televisions.
The product’s interference with your radio or television will
be checked by turning on/off the power button of the
product.
In the event that the product is the cause of interference,
try to eliminate it by taking one of the following corrective
measures or taking some of them in combination.
• Change the orientation of the antenna of the television
set or radio to find a position without reception difficulty.
• Separate the television set or radio from this product.
• Plug the power cord of this product into an outlet which
is isolated from power circuits connected to the
television set or radio.
Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.
All Rights Reserved.Copyright
© 2015 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Warning for Use
WARNING
Symbols
Symbols are used in this Operation Manual for safe
operation and for prevention of damage to the machine.
The indicated sign is different depending on the content of
caution.
Symbols and their meanings are given below. Please
follow these instructions as you read this manual.
Examples of symbols
Meaning
Failure to observe the instructions given with
this symbol can result in death or serious
injuries to personnel. Be sure to read it carefully
and use it properly.
Failure to observe the instructions given with
this symbol can result in injuries to personnel or
damage to property.
Important notes in use of this machine are
given with this symbol. Understand the notes
thoroughly to operate the machine properly.
Useful information is given with this symbol.
Refer to the information to operate the machine
properly.
Indicates the
contents.
reference
page for
related
The symbol "
" indicates that the
instructions must be observed as strictly as the
CAUTION instructions (including DANGER and
WARNING instructions). A sign representing a
precaution (the sign shown at left warns of
hazardous voltage) is shown in the triangle.
The symbol "
" indicates that the action
shown is prohibited. A sign representing a
prohibited action (the sign shown at left
prohibits disassembly) is shown in or around
the circle.
The symbol "
" indicates that the action
shown must be taken without fail or the
instructions must be observed without fail. A
sign representing a particular instruction (the
sign shown at left instructs to unplug the cable
from the wall outlet) is shown in the circle.
• Do not use the machine in a poorly ventilated room or
a closed room.
• Take care not to damage, break or work upon the
power cable. If a heavy material is placed on the
power cable, or if it is heated or pulled, the power
cable can break, thus resulting in fire or electric
shocks.
• Avoid locating the machine in a damp environment. Do
not splash water onto the machine. Use in such an
environment can give rise to fire, electric shocks or
breakdown of the machine.
• Use it with the displayed power supply specifications.
The power-supply voltage of this machine shall be
single-phase 200 to 240 Vac 15A and less. (You
cannot use this machine in the 100V system.)
• Use of the machine under an abnormal condition
where it produces smoke or strange smell can result in
fire or electric shocks. If such an abnormality is found,
be sure to turn off the power button immediately and
unplug the cable from the wall outlet. Check first that
the machine no longer produces smoke, and then
contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI for
repair. Never repair your machine and ink bottle by
yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so.
• Never disassemble or remodel the main unit of the
machine or the ink bottle. Disassembly or remodeling
can result in an electric shock or breakdown of the
machine.
• Take care that no dust or dirt sticks to platen. Dust and
dirt sticking heaters can cause fire.
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• Hazardous Moving Parts
Keep Fingers and Other Body Parts Away
• The main power circuit breaker should be set ON only
by personnel with sufficient knowledge about
operations of this unit.
• Do not touch the LED UV unit on or right after the lamp
off with bare hands to avoid from burn injury.
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Handling of LED UV unit
• Do not use the LED UV in an ambience with a
possibility of catching fire (gasoline, combustible gas
spray, thinner, lacquer, powder dust, etc.). In addition,
do not put paper or cloth near or on the LED UV, or it
may cause fire.or it may cause electrical shock.
• Never look at the LED UV being lit with your naked
eyes,or it may cause pain in your eyes or visual
impairment.Be sure to wear safety glasses.
• Do not apply ultraviolet (UV) light directly to your
skin,or it may cause irritation on your skin.
• It is recommended to replace the LED UV unit within
the rated life.
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Disposition of this machine
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• When discarding this machine, request the treatment
of it for an industrial waste disposal contractor.
• Treat it properly in compliance with regulation in the
local area.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Precautions in Use
Handling the Anti-freezing liquid
• Use the exclusive Anti-freezing liquid by Mimaki ,or the
LED UV cooling device may be damaged.
• If the Anti-freezing liquid or mixed soft water with antifreezing liquid gets on the skin or clothes, immediately
wash it off with soap. If you get the Anti-freezing liquid
or mixed soft water with anti-freezing liquid in your
eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean
water. Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.If
high temperature Anti-freezing liquid or mixed soft
water with anti-freezing liquid gets on the skin,
immediately wash it off with soap and cool with iced
water. Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• Before using the Anti-freezing liquid, be sure to read
the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
• If you swallowed the Anti-freezing liquid or mixed soft
water with antifreezing liquid accidentally, try to get to
vomit, and then consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• When unused the Anti-freezing liquid or used mixed
soft water with anti-freezing liquid should discard as
followings,
• Incinerating the fluid which is absorbed to the sawdust
or waste cloth.
• Entrust them to an industrial waste disposal contractor,
clarifying their contents.
• Avoid ignition such as static electricity and impact
spark.
• Be sure to wear goggles and gloves for handling the
Anti-freezing liquid.
CAUTION
Handling of the power cable
• Use a power cable attached to this unit.
• Take care not to damage, break or work on the power
cable. If a heavy matter is placed on the power cable,
heated or drawn, the power cable can break to cause
fire or electric shocks.
• Connect to a socket-outlet with determinate polarity.
Power supply
• Leave the breaker turned ON.
• Do not turn off the main power switch on the right side
of this machine.
Heater
• Do not spill liquid on the pre-heater as this may cause
failure of the heater or firing.
• Do not touch pre-heater heaters with bare hand while it
is hot; otherwise, you can get burned.
Note on maintenance
• When cleaning the ink tank unit or the heads, make
sure to wear the attached gloves.
Handling of ink
• If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your
eyes with a lot of clean water for at least 15 minutes. In
doing so, also wash eyes to rinse ink away completely.
Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• If anyone drinks ink by mistake, keep him or her quiet
and see a doctor immediately. Do not allow him or her
to swallow the vomit. Then contact the emergency
number written in MSDS.
• If you inhale a lot of vapor and feel bad, immediately
move to a location of fresh air and then keep yourself
warm and quiet. Then, consult a doctor as soon as
possible.
• A part of the ingredients (photo polymerization initiator)
has toxicity against aquatic organisms. Please prevent
leakage flow to natural water systems (river, etc.) and
domestic sewages (toilet, road, etc.)
Grounding work
• This unit requires grounding work to prevent electrical
shock.
• Carry out the grounding work.
Wearing protective devices
• When cleaning the suction nozzle, which may scatter
ink, be sure to wear safety glasses and gloves, or ink
and washing liquid might enter your eyes or ink and
washing liquid put on your hands might make your
hands rough.
Handling the Anti-freezing liquid Power supply
• Be sure to store the Anti-freezing liquid in a cold and
dark place.
• Store the Anti-freezing liquid in a place that is out of
the reach of children.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
About UV light
• A little UV light leaks from the LED UV unit. UV light
applied to your skin might cause inflammation and/or
skin cancer. Though weak UV light might cause no
inflammation, repeated exposure to it may lead to
chronic disorders.Avoid applying UV light to your skin
and eyes.
• The floor may be discolored because of UV light
leakage, please install the printer unit on the mat for
shielding the light.
CAUTION
About cleaning
• After using the unit long time, foreign materials and
dust may be gathered on the conductive and insulating
parts, causing electric leakage.Periodically clean such
parts.
• For cleaning, do not use compressed air because it
scatters foreign materials and dust, which may cause
malfunctions when put inside the conductive parts.Be
sure to use vacuum cleaner for cleaning of foreign
materials and dust.
• Do not use the unit in a place where there is a
possibility of being wet, or electrical leakage may
occur.
• Electrical leakage, if it should occur, may lead to
electrical shock of personnel or fire.
• In order to prevent accidents from occurring, be sure to
carry out periodic inspections and replacement of
timechange components.
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About firing and smoking
Lay a mat
or fabric on the floor.
• Possible damage to your eyes due to ultraviolet is
acute disorder (feeling like something is in your eye,
pain and flow of tears) and chronic disorder (cataract
etc.). When using this machine, take protective
measures such as gloves, longsleeve cloth, lightresistant mask, attached UV goggle, etc.
About hot parts
• The LED UV unit become very hot. When carrying out
maintenance, wait until the temperature has been
sufficiently lowered after the lamp is turned OFF.
• Some parts outside the unit will have a very high
temperature.A hightemperature caution label is placed
on such parts.Do not touch the parts with the caution
label placed and their vicinity, or burn injury may occur.
• Touching hot parts such as the LED UV unit with
combustible materials may cause firing and/or
smoking. Leaving combustible materials under the UV
LED unit for a couple minutes may also cause firing
and/or smoking.
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• After the unit is used long time, foreign materials or
dust gathered on the stabilizer or other parts may
cause electrical leakage or insulation deterioration
may cause firing and/or smoking.Periodically clean the
parts and measure the insulation resistance, replacing
deteriorated parts, if any.
• After the unit is used long time, screws, etc. on the
conductive parts may be loosened, causing firing and/
or smoking.Periodically tighten such screws.
• Because this unit is not of explosion proof type,do not
use it in an ambience with hazardous materials, or a
possibility of explosion may arise.
• If abnormalities of the unit such as a strange odor, a
smoking or a spark burn are found, turn the power off
and call Mimaki immediately.
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• When it is unavoidable to touch hot parts, be sure to
wear heat-insulating gloves to protect your hands.
Notes on LED UV unit
• When handling the LED UV or the silica glass on the
bottom of the irradiation device, be sure to wear the
gloves attached and never touch them with bare
hands, or the UV ink curing level is significantly
lowered. If the LED UV or silica glass is contaminated,
wipe it with clean gauze moistened with alcohol.(Do
not use alcohol for cleaning the exterior cover, or the
paint will peel off.)
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• The LED UV performance and service life are
significantly affected by the UV irradiation and UV
power supply units used. Never use those UV devices
other than those recommended by Mimaki. We would
take no responsibility for any troubles caused through
the use of a UV devices not recommended by Mimaki.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTIONS and NOTES
Warning
Handling of ink bottles
• Use the SIJ-320UV genuine ink. Remember that the user shall
be filled for a repair to correct any damage resulting from the
use of ink other than the exclusive type.
• The machine does not operate with any ink other than the SIJ320UV genuine ink.
• Do not use the SIJ-320UV genuine ink with other printers, as
doing so may cause damage to such machines.
• Never refill the ink bottle with ink. Refilled ink bottle can cause a
trouble. Remember that MIMAKI assumes no responsibility for
any damage caused by the use of the ink bottle replenished with
ink.
• If the ink bottle is moved from a cold place to a warm place,
leave it in the room temperature for three hours or more before
using it.
• Open the ink bottle just before using it. If it is opened and left for
an extended period of time, normal printing performance of the
machine may not be ensured.
• Make sure to store ink bottles in a cool and dark place.
• Store ink bottles and waste ink tank in a place that is out of the
reach of children.
• Be sure to thoroughly consume the ink in the ink bottle, once it
is opened, within three months. If an extended period of time
has passed away after opening the ink bottle, printing quality
would be poor.
• Neither pound the ink bottle nor shake it violently, as doing so
can cause leakage of ink.
• Do not touch or stain the contacts of the IC chip, as doing so
may cause damage to the print circuit board.
• Waste ink is equivalent to waste oil of industrial waste. Request
an industrial waste disposal company for disposal of waste ink.
• Do not discard to natural water systems (river, lake, etc.) and
domestic sewages (toilet, washstand, road, etc.).
Front cover and lever
• Never open the front cover or raise the lever during printing.
Handling of media
• Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure reliable, highquality printing.
• Set the temperature of the Pre-heater according to the type and
characteristics of the media used. Automatic temperature
setting can be made on the operation panel by setting the profile
on the dedicated RIP. For setting on the RIP, refer to the
instruction manual for your RIP.
• Pay attention to the expansion and contraction of the media.
Do not use media immediately after unpacking. The media can
be affected by the room temperature and humidity, and thus it
may expand and contract.The media have to be left in the
atmosphere in which they are to be used for 30 minutes or more
after unpacked.
• Do not use curled media.
The use of curled media can not only cause a media jam but
also affect print quality.
Straighten the sheet of media, if significantly curled, before
using it for printing. If a regular-sized coated sheet of media is
rolled and stored, the coated side has to face outside.
• Do not leave the media with the heater ON for a long time.
Protection of media from dust
• Store media in a bag. Wiping off dust accumulated on media will
adversely affect the media due to static electricity.
• When leaving the workshop after the working hours, do not
leave any media on the roll hanger. If any media is left on the roll
hanger, it can get dusty.
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Warning
Notes on maintenance
• It is strongly recommended to use the machine in a room that is
not dusty.
• Keep the front cover closed even when the machine is not
printing. If not, dust can accumulate on the nozzles in the
heads.
• Dust in the heads can also cause drops of ink to fall suddenly
down on the media during printing. In such a case, be sure to
clean up the heads.
• When cleaning the ink-station or the heads, make sure to wear
the attached gloves.
• Perform wiping (removal of dust and paper powder) of the
capping station and wiper frequently.
Periodic replacement parts
• Some parts of this machine must be replaced with a new one
periodically by service personnel. Be sure to make a contract
with your distributor or dealer for After sale service to ensure a
long life of your machine.
Disposition of this machine
• When discarding this machine, request the treatment of it for an
industrial waste disposal contractor.
• Treat it properly in compliance with regulation in the local area.
Safety Precautions
Cautions on Installation
CAUTION
A place exposed to direct
On an inclined surface
sunlight
A place that vibrates
A place exposed to direct air
flow from an air conditioner
or the like.
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A place where temperature or Around a place where fire
humidity varies significantly is used
• Use the machine under the
following environmental
conditions:
• Operating environment:
20 to 30 °C
(68 to 86 °F)
35 to 65 % (Rh)
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Warning labels
Warning labels
Warning labels are stuck on the machine. Be sure to fully understand the warning given on the labels.
If a warning label is illegible due to stains or has come off, purchase a new one from a distributor or our sales office.
Around the caridge
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Warning labels
No.
Reorder
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M905811
2
M903330
Label
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3
M905980
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4
M907935
2
5
M903239
2
6
M903404
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2
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Warning labels
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Chapter 1
Before Use
This chapter
describes the items required to understand before use, such as the name of each part of
the machine or the installation procedures.
About installing this machine ........................ 1-2
Where to Install This Machine ..................... 1-2
Working Environmental Temperature ......... 1-2
About fixing machine ................................... 1-2
Moving This Machine .................................. 1-2
Names of Parts and Functions ...................... 1-3
Front Side of the Machine ........................... 1-3
Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine ... 1-4
Operation Panel .......................................... 1-5
Pre-Heater ................................................... 1-7
Media sensor ............................................... 1-7
Carriage ...................................................... 1-7
Capping station ........................................... 1-8
Pinch rollers and Feed rollers ..................... 1-8
Connecting Cables ........................................1-8
Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable ............1-8
Connecting Power Supply Cable .................1-9
Fill ink in the ink tank and charging .............1-10
Caution in handling of ink bottles ...............1-12
Media ..........................................................1-13
Usable sizes of media ................................1-13
Caution in handling of medias ...................1-13
Chapter 1 Before Use
About installing this
machine
About fixing machine
Where to Install This Machine
Secure a suitable installation space before assembling
this machine.
The place of installation must have enough space for not
only this machine itself, but also for the printing operation.
Model
Width
Depth
Height
Gross
weight
SIJ-320UV
5410mm
995mm
1440mm
850 kg
The leg of this machine has the level foot to fix the
machine.
Before turning the power ON, make sure that the printer
body is fixed with the leveling feet. The printer body may
start moving during operation if it is not fixed with the
leveling feet.
• If the place to install the machine is exposed to
strong sunlight around the window, draw a curtain
to prevent the machine from being exposed to
strong sunlight.
500 mm
or more
500 mm
or more
1000 mm or more
3000 mm or more
1000 mm or more
6500 mm or more
Working Environmental Temperature
Use this machine in an environment of 20 to 30°C to
ensure reliable printing.
The heater temperature may not reach the set value,
depending on the ambient temperature.
When this machine is used in a hot environment, the UV
lamp may reach a high temperature. Then the machines
may display a warning or error message and stop
operation including printing.
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Moving This Machine
• When the machine is moved to any place other
than on the same step-free floor, contact your
distributor or our service office.
If you move it by yourself, failure or damage may
occur.
Be sure to request your distributor or our service
office to move this machine.
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Names of Parts and Functions
Front Side of the Machine
Platen
The printed media is sent out, sliding on the platen.
Left side maintenance cover
Open the cover in maintenance.
Even when the power button is off,
keep all covers closed.
Front cover
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Open the cover in setting of medias, taking of measures against
jamming of medias.
Even when the power button is off, keep this cover and the other
covers closed.
Rght side maintenance cover
Open the cover in maintenance inside
the station.
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Operation panel
Take-up unit
This panel has the operation keys
required for operating the machine
and the LCDs for displaying setting
items, etc.
Take up the output
drawn with a roll
media
automatically.
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Tension bar
Brings tension to the media.
Waste ink tank
Waste ink gathers in this tank.
Clamp lever (front)
Moves the pinch rollers up and down to hold
or release the media.
Taking-up
Manual switch
Changes the
taking-up method
(AUTO/MANUAL).
2
Stand
Taking-up
direction switch
Supports the main body of the
machine.
Changes the takingup direction
(Forward/Backward/
OFF).
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Rear Side and Right Side of the Machine
Feweding Manual switch
Changes the feeding
method (AUTO/MANUAL).
Clamp lever (rear)
Feeding direction switch
Interlocks with the clamp lever in
the font of this machine.
Changes the feeding direction
(Forward/Backward/OFF).
Pre-heater
Preheats the media before printing. (Located inside the cover)
Rear cover
Open the cover in setting of medias, taking of measures
against jamming of medias. Even when the power button is off,
keep this cover and the other covers closed.
Roll holders
Uses when printing a media of vinyl
chloride or photo paper.
Wide media set area (2 bars)
Set a wide media.
Tension bar
Ink supply unit
Set the ink tank.
Brings tension to the media.
USB 2.0 connector
Main power switch
Turns on/off the main power for this
machine. Leave the main power
turned on to prevent ink clogging.
AC inlet
Connect the power cable to the AC
inlet.
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This is USB2.0 interface connector.
LAN connector
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Operation Panel
Use the operation panel to make settings for printing or operate this machine.
Display
key
Changes over the functions of the
function keys ([FUNC1]–[FUNC3]).
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/
Displays the following items:
• Printer status
• Set media width
• Heater temperature (current temperature/set temperature)
• Ink status *1
• Functions assigned to [FUNC1]
to [FUNC3] *2
key
Press this to set various functions or
to do test printing. The function
keys’ functions are changed each
time [SEL] key is pressed.
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JOG key
Status indicator lamp
Use these keys to shift the carriage or
the media in [LOCAL]. Also use them to
select an item of printing conditions.
Indicates the machine’s status (printing, error occurred, etc).
key
Condition of Lamp
Machine is in LOCAL mode, no print data has been
received, and no errors have occurred.
OFF
Cancels the last input value or returns
the setting menu to the immediate
higher level of the hierarchy. Also, press
this to turn the power on or off. (Give it a
long press to turn the power off.)
Lit steady Light blue
Registers the last input value as the
setting value or goes to the immediate
lower level of the hierarchy.
Switched to Remote mode.
Currently printing.
Flashing Light blue
Lit steady blue
key
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Condition of machine
In test printing: printing a pattern stored inside the
machine.
Print data still remains in the machine.
Flashing red
Error has occurred.
Lit steady red
Error (SYSTEM HALT) has occurred.
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• The [ENTER] key under the operation panel lights in blue when the power is turned on, and off when the power switch
is turned off. The ink clogging prevention function is periodically operated even when the power switch is OFF if the
P.1-4
main power switch keeps being ON. (Auto maintenance function)
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*1 : Ink Status
Status of the ink tank (remaining ink/error, etc.) is displayed using icons. Each icon is described below.
Icon
Contents
Displays the remaining ink amount in nine levels, in the order of the ink cartridge set in the slot. The remaining
amount decreases moving to the right.
ink full
Approximately
1/8 consumed
2
Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
near end
1/4 consumed. 3/8 consumed. 1/2 consumed. 5/8 consumed. 3/4 consumed. 7/8 consumed.
Indicates that the ink cannot be used due to ink end or ink error.
Indicates that ink has expired or that one month has passed after the expiration date. Please use quickly. Ink can no
longer be used if two months have passed after the expiration date.
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*2 : Functions assigned to [FUNC1] to [FUNC3]
Contents of functions assigned to [FUNC1] to [FUNC3] are described below.
Icon
Contents
Displays “MENU” for setting functions.
Displays maintenance functions such as test print, cleaning, etc.
Shifts to Remote from LOCAL and starts printing.
Displays adjustment functions such as Feed Comp, DROP.POScorrect, etc.
Sets the heater temperature.
Executes data clear.
Suspends printing in Remote and shifts to LOCAL.
Used for adjusting and resetting the waste ink amount. Use after disposing of the waste ink.
When there are multiple items on the MENU screen or other screens, it moves to the next page.
When there are multiple items on the MENU screen or other screens, it moves to the previous page.
Used for completing confirmation when warning message has been displayed and so on.
Used for turning functions OFF or cancelling them, for example, when turning heater settings OFF and so on.
Some kind of setting or function is assigned. Operate according to the description of each function.
Switches between enable/disable when selecting multiple items, for example, when selecting target head for
cleaning and so on.
The vacuum fan is always ON.
The vacuum fan is only ON during printing and jog operation.
Used for adjusting the head height.
• The color of icons changes according to the state of the printer.
When the icon is green:
The printer is in Remote mode.
When the icon is dark blue: The printer is in LOCAL mode.
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Pre-Heater
Media sensor
Preheats the media before printing.
• During the heating by the pre-heater, the preheater cover is hot on the backside of this
machine. Before opening the backside cover or
changing the media, allow the pre-heater to cool
down sufficiently. Failure to do so may cause a
burn injury.
• Before changing the existing media with a thin
media, allow the pre-heater to cool down
sufficiently. If such a change is made while the
pre-heater cover is hot, the thin media might stick
fast to the platen, or get wrinkled or curled.
• If the media floats as wave, press the [] button
on the operation panel to feed the media.
The media sensor detects the presence of the media.
This machine has three media sensors on the pre-heater
cover (in the rear).
• When setting a media, be sure to cover one of the
media sensors located on the rear of the preheater cover. The media cannot be detected
unless it is placed over the sensor.
Media sensor
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Pre-heater cover
• When using twin rolls, set each of the media in
such a manner as to cover over each of the two
sensors located near the center of the pre-heater
cover. Otherwise, this machine might be
damaged.
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Media sensor
Pre-heater
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Carriage
The carriage has the ink head for printing, the LED UV
unit.
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LED UV unit
2
• Do not expose your naked eyes directly to the light
irradiated from the LED UV when it lights.
• Do not touch the LED UV unit when it is being lit or
just after it is set OFF. It may cause a burn injury,
as it is very hot.
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Connecting Cables
Capping station
• Be sure to wear the attached goggles in cleaning
within the capping station to protect your eyes
against ink. Otherwise, you may get ink in your
eyes.
Connecting USB2.0 Interface Cable
Connect the PC and this machine with the USB2.0
interface cable.
The capping station consists of the ink caps, the wiper for
cleaning the heads, etc.
The ink caps prevent the nozzles in the heads from drying
up.
The wiper cleans the nozzles in the heads.
The wiper is consumable.If the wiper is deformed or the
media is stained, replace the wiper with a new one.
(
P.4-20)
USB cable
• Your RIP must be compatible with USB 2.0.
• Contact a RIP maker near your location or our
office when the USB2.0 interface is not attached to
the PC.
Notes on USB 2.0 Interface
• Your RIP must be compatible with USB 2.0.
• If the capping station is subjected to sunlight or
artificial light, the ink inside the capping station will
become cured, resulting in reduced image quality
and malfunctions. Therefore, the cover should be
closed as soon as possible after maintenance is
complete.
Pinch rollers and Feed rollers
• Keep the pinch rollers lifted up when this machine
is not in use. If the pinch rollers are left lowered for
an extended period of time, they can be deformed
and fail to securely retain the media.
This machine retains the media with the pinch rollers and
feed rollers. During printing operation, the feed rollers
feed the media forward.
Pinch roller
Feed roller
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 When two or more SIJ-320UV machines are
connected to one personal computer
When two or more SIJ-320UV machines are connected to
one personal computer, the personal computer may not
recognize all the SIJ-320UV machines normally.
Reconnect the unrecognized SIJ-320UV machine to
another USB port, if available, and check to see if it is
recognized.If the SIJ-320UV machine is not recognized by
the newly connected USB port, use USB 2.0 repeater
cables available on the market.
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 Notes on peripheral devices in USB high speed
mode
When a peripheral device (USB memory or USB HDD) to
be operated in USB high speed mode is connected to the
same personal computer that a SIJ-320UV machine is
connected to, the USB device may not be recognized.
When SIJ-320UV is connected to the personal computer
to which an external HDD is connected via USB, the
speed of data output to SIJ-320UV may drop.That can
cause the head unit to stop temporarily at the right or left
end during printing.
 Removing USB memory
If a USB memory module is inserted in the personal
computer to which a SIJ-320UV machine is connected,
click "Stop" in the "Safely Remove Hardware" window by
following the instructions given there first and then
remove the module.
Leaving a USB memory module inserted can cause
[ERROR 201 COMMAND ERROR].
Copy the data onto the hard disk before outputting it for
printing.
Connecting Power Supply Cable
You are not allowed to install the printer by yourself. Be
sure to request MIMAKI’s service personnel and an
electrician to install the printer.
• The power supply specifications of this machine is
as below:
Single-phase 200 to 240 Vac 15A (cannot be used
with 100 V system)
• For the power supply to the main body of the
printer, electrical work is required as described
below. Request an electrician to perform electrical
work.
• Socket installation onto the circuit breaker
• Grounding work
• Ensure that a wall outlet is available near the
printer. Also ensure that the power cable can be
easily unplugged whenever necessary.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, it is prohibited
for anyone other than electrician licensees to
perform the electrical work for this printer.
• Take care not to miswire, which can result in a fire
or an electric shock.
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• When any power cable other than the supplied
one is to be used, make sure that the cable is
equivalent to one of the following types. Connect
the cable as shown below.
• VCT-5.5m m2 x33 cores (600 V)
• UL-AWG10x3C (600V)
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For power supply connection, this printer uses the Type B
plug and socket in compliance with IEC 60309.
When a socket construction meeting the plug of the power
cable of this printer is required, use the supplied socket
and perform construction between your switchboard and
the socket.
Socket construction
Side of the
printer body
Socket
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Switchboard
Socket
construction
Supplied socket
Switchboard
Power cable: Circuit breaker
UL AWG10 or the 1φ 200V to 240V 20A
equivalent
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Fill ink in the ink tank
and charging
Fill ink in the ink tank of this machine.
• Be sure to wear the attached goggles and gloves
to perform the work. Ink may get in your eyes.
Rough standard for adding ink
You can check the current amount of ink in the ink tank of
this machine (rough standard) with the ink remaining
amount indicator below the ink tank.
The way to check the ink remaining amount indicator and
the ink remaining amount are as below.
In addition, when this machine enters into the status of
[Ink Near END] or [Ink End], the display indicate it.
Line of mouth for
Status of ink
remaining amount
indicator
Status of ink
amount
Ink near end/
Ink end
Judgment for
adding
Adding is
possible.
Adding is
possible.
Adding is
possible.
Adding is
completed.
Adding is
completed.
Current ink
amount *1
About 0 to
400cc *2
About 400 to
1800cc
About 1800 to
2000cc
About 2000 to
3400cc
About 3400 to
3600cc *3
About 135mm
and more
About 130mm
About 75mm
and more
About 75mm
and less
Distance from
180mm and
liquid level to
more
mouth for adding
Ink full
*1. The ink remaining amount indicator is only rough standard. For ink
filling, it is recommended to check the liquid level from the mouth
for adding ink.
*2. 400 cc indicates [INK NEAR END] and 300 cc indicates [INK END].
*3. You can add ink up to 3.6L (liter) in the ink tank set in this machine.
However, ink may drop from the mouth for adding ink. When the
remaining amount indicator becomes completely red, do not add
ink.
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Insert the ink IC chip into the ink IC slot.
• Use the IC chip attached to the ink bottle for
refilling.
• Insert the ink IC chip facing the contacts of IC chip
up.
• Do not dirty or damage the contact of ink IC chip.
It may cause not to read the stored information
correctly.
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• Confirm the color, ink type, capacity displayed on
the display. If incorrect, press [END/POWER] key
and reenter.
• When an error message such “ WRONG INK IC ”
is displayed, remove the IC chip once and reinsert
it.
Ink remaining amount indicator
• Notes before adding ink
• Check the following before adding ink. Failure to
do so could require all of the ink inside the ink
supply unit to be discarded.
• Type of ink
• Color of ink
• Expiration date of ink
Check both expiration dates of the ink contained in
the ink bottle for refilling and the ink tank of this
machine.
Check the label for the expiration date of the ink
bottle.
Press the [ENTER] key to check the expiration
date of the ink remaining in the ink tank of this
machine. (
P.3-22)
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Confirm the information of ink IC chip, and
press the
key.
• The ink IC chip charged once cannot be undone.
Be sure to press [ENTER] key after the displayed
information is confirmed.
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Confirm the charge completion display.
• When the ink charging is normally completed, the
new ink ink expiration date is displayed.
• Reinsert the IC chip when an error occurs.
• Do not remove the ink IC chip or turn OFF the
power to this machine during charging. Doing so
may cause a failure to the equipment or the ink IC
chip.
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When charging is complete, remove the IC
chip.
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• Depending on the ink type, aluminum sheet
adheres to the bottle top surface. In such a case,
remove it with a cutter.
• While checking the ink remaining amount
indicator below the ink tank, add ink. For details,
refer to P.1-25 “Rough standard for adding ink”.
• After charging is complete, be sure to remove and
dispose of the IC chip. Do not reuse IC chips.
• If the error message “INVALID INK CHARGE”
appears on the display
• Charging was not possible for one or more of the
following reasons:
(1) Faulty IC chip
(2) The remaining amount of ink managed by
this machine is “FULL”.
(3) Attempting to charge ink that has passed its
expiration date
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While checking the ink remaining amount
indicator, add ink.
Take out the ink bottle, and slowly shake it
twenty times and more.
• To prevent ink from leaking when you shake it,
wear gloves and cover the ink bottle cap with a
paper towel etc. Being in that status, slowly shake
it twenty times and more by flowing ink.
• Before shaking it, check that the cap is firmly
closed.
• If you shake it too strong, it may cause ink
leakage. Therefore, perform this carefully.
• If the remaining amount of ink is less, ink in the
bottle cannot be beaten enough. Tilt the ink bottle
until it becomes vertical.
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Attach the ink tank cap firmly.
2
Repeat this
Cover with paper towel firmly and shake ink slowly
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• First, cover the cap with a waste cloth etc. to
prevent your hands from getting dirty and then
remove it.
Cap
2
• Attach the cap firmly.
• UV ink may be cured by ultraviolet. If the cap is not
attached firmly after you add ink, it may cause
adverse effects on ink in the tank and it may
become unusable.
Remove the cap of the ink tank.
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Lightly press down the ink tank.
• Press down the ink tank about 5 mm so that this
machine can correctly recognize the amount of
refilled ink. Then slowly replace the ink tank.
• Do not press down the ink tank 10 mm or more.
After pressing down the ink tank, be sure to slowly
replace the tank.
If the ink tank is returned intensely, the amount of
ink cannot be accurately detected.
• Do not press down the ink tank with strong force. It
may damage the tank.
• The ink tank, when containing 3 L or more of ink,
may not come down sufficiently even if you try to
press down the tank. In such a case, do not force
down the tank any more.
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About IC chip
Caution in handling of ink bottles
• The IC chip has information of ink color, remaining
amount of ink, expiration data, etc.
When filling the ink, insert the IC chip packed with the ink
bottle into the IC chip inserting port.
• If an IC chip that is not paired with the ink bottle is
inserted, ink can not use.
• The mark indicating color information is pasted on the IC
chip.
Ink color
Indication mark
Black
(one black circle)
Cyan
(one blue circle)
Magenta
(one red circle)
Yellow
IC chip
(one yellow circle)
Mark indication position
When [INK NEAR END] is displayed
There is a little of ink left. You can print continuously,
however, ink may end during printing. It is recommended
to add ink as soon as possible.
Press the [ENTER] key in Local to check the ink tank that
requires refilling in Local Guidance. (
P.3-21)
When [INK END] is displayed
When it becomes Ink end (remaining amount of ink is
none), the machine cannot print. Refill ink.
About ink expiration date
You can check the expiration date of the ink in this
machine by doing the following:
(1) In Local, press the [ENTER] key several times until
[Expiration] is displayed.
The ink has its expiration date.
You can use the ink up to two months after the expiration
date, but you cannot use it after three months. Try to use
up any expired ink quickly.
The display will notify you when the ink is expired.
Ex.) When the expiration date is September 2015
October : Usable
November : Usable
December : Unusable
• When the ink is unusable, printing and/or cleaning
operation and charging with the IC chip (
P.110) are disabled.
In such a case, discard the ink remaining in the ink
tank of this machine, and refill new ink. (
P.110)
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• If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your
eyes with a lot of clean running water for at least
15 minutes. In doing so, also wash the eyes to
rinse ink away completely. Then, consult a doctor
as soon as possible.
• If the ink bottle is moved from a cold place to a
warm place, leave it in the room temperature for
three hours or more before using it.
• Make sure to store ink bottles in a cool and dark
place.
• Store ink bottles and waste ink tank in a place that
is out of the reach of children.
• Request an industrial waste processor for
processing of empty ink bottles.
• Be sure to thoroughly consume the ink in the ink
bottle, once it is opened, within three months. If an
extended period of time has passed away after
opening the ink bottle, printing quality would be
poor.
• Do not shake ink bottles violently. This may result
in ink leakage from the ink bottles.
• Do not touch or stain the contacts of the IC chip.
This may cause damages on printed circuit
boards.
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Media
Caution in handling of medias
Usable media sizes and notes for handling are described.
Usable sizes of media
SIJ-320UV
Model
Type of Recommended media
Maximum width *2
*1
PVC film, tarpaulins
3250mm
Minimum width
210mm
Maximum printing width
3200mm
Roll media
When using
feeding unit
When using roll
holder
Thickness
1mm or less (Should not cause
trouble during media transport)
Roll outside diameter
Φ300mm or less Φ180mm or less
Roll weight*3
60kg or less
Roll inside diameter
3 or 2 inches
Side printed
3 inches
Roll end treatment
The roll end is gently fixed to the
core with weak-adhesive tape or
weak glue for easy removal.
18kg or less
2 or 3 inches
*1. Depending on a media to be used, it may not adhere or the media
may not be properly fed. Always try and check the media to be used
beforehand.
*2. The maximum width including paper core is 1524mm (60 inch) when
twin rolls are used.
*3. When holding the right and left side of roll media and when there is
no deflection on the roll
Pay attention to the followings for handling of medias.
• When handling media, wear the gloves.
If you touch the media with your bare hand, the
media may be stained due to fingerprints or oil of
your finger. Be careful about it.
• Do not leave the media with the heater ON for a
long time.
Waviness may occur on the media and it may
cause media clogging.
• Use media recommended by MIMAKI to ensure
reliable, high-quality printing.
Set the heater temperature to meet the
characteristics of the media.
• Set the temperature of the Pre-heater
according to the type and characteristics of
the media used.
Automatic temperature setting can be made on the
operation panel by setting the profile on the
dedicated RIP. For setting on the RIP, refer to the
instruction manual for your RIP.
• Pay attention to the expansion and contraction
of the media.
Do not use media immediately after unpacking.
The media can be affected by the room
temperature and humidity, and thus it may expand
and contract.
The media have to be left in the atmosphere in
which they are to be used for 1 day or more after
unpacked.
• Do not use curled media.
This may result in paper jamming.
If a regular-sized coated sheet of media is rolled
and stored, the coated side has to face outside.
• Be careful to dusts on the edge face of the
media.
Some rolls have dusts contained in the package
gathered on the edge surface of the roll. If you use
as it is, the drawing quality may be degraded due
to nozzle missing or ink drops. Be sure to set the
roll after removing dusts adhering on the edge
face of the roll.
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Chapter 2
Basic Operations
This chapter
describes procedures and setting methods for ink and media preparation, and printing.
Workflow ....................................................... 2-2
Turning the Power ON/OFF .......................... 2-3
Turning the Power ON ................................ 2-3
Turning the Power OFF ............................... 2-3
Setting a Media ............................................. 2-4
Adjusting the Head Height .......................... 2-4
Note for media setting ................................. 2-4
Setting a roll media ..................................... 2-5
Setting a narrow roll media ......................... 2-9
Setting two narrow roll media
(twin rolls) .................................................. 2-13
Setting leaf media ..................................... 2-16
Removing the taken-up media .................. 2-16
Changing the printing origin ...................... 2-17
Preparing for the Heaters ............................ 2-18
Changing the Temperature Settings for the
Heaters ...................................................... 2-18
Test Printing ................................................2-18
Test Printing ...............................................2-19
Head Cleaning ............................................2-19
About head cleaning ..................................2-19
Perform head cleaning depending on the test
printing result .............................................2-19
Setting of Media Correction .........................2-20
Setting of Media Correction ......................2-20
Correct the ink drop position for bidirectional
printing ........................................................2-21
Printing Data ...............................................2-22
Starting a Printing Operation .....................2-22
Stopping a Printing Operation ....................2-22
Deleting Received Data (Data Clear) ........2-22
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Workflow
2-2
Turning the Power ON/OFF
Referring to “Turning the Power ON/OFF”
(
P.2-3).
Setting a Media
Referring to “Setting a Media” (
Test Printing
Referring to “Test Printing” (
Head Cleaning
Referring to “Head Cleaning” (
Correct the media feed amount
Referring to “Setting of Media Correction”
(
P.2-20).
Correct the ink drop position for
bidirectional printing
Referring to “Correct the ink drop position for
bidirectional printing” (
P.2-21).
Printing Data
Referring to “Printing Data” (
P.2-4).
P.2-18).
P.2-19).
P.2-22).
Turning the Power ON/
OFF
Turning the Power ON
This machine is provided with the following two power
switches:
Main power switch :
It is located on the side of this machine.Keep this switch
ON all the time.
[END/POWER] key :
Normally, use this key to turn the power ON/OFF.
The nozzle missing prevention function periodically
operates even with the [END/POWER] key turned OFF
when the main power switch is turned ON.
• Turn the power ON after the front cover and
maintenance cover are closed.
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Turning the Power OFF
When having ended the operation of the machine, turn the
power OFF by pressing the power button located on the
front side.
Check the following items when turning the power OFF.
• If the machine is receiving data from the PC or if there is
any data that has not been output yet
• If the head has returned to the capping station
• If any error has occurred (
P.5-12 “Error messages”)
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2
Turn OFF the power of the connected PC.
Turn the power off, by giving the
key a long press.
• Do not turn OFF the main power switch located
on the side of the machine.
• To use this machine again, press the [END/
POWER] key .
Power button
Turn the main power switch ON.
• Set the main power switches located on the side
of this machine to the “I” side.
Main power
switch
2
Cautions about Turning the Power
OFF
 Do not turn the main power switch OFF.
2
Turn the power on, by pressing the
key.
• The machine enters LOCAL.
Power button
When the main power switch is ON, the power
periodically turns ON and the nozzle missing
prevention function (flushing function) operate.
When the main power switch has been turned OFF,
the auto maintenance functions, such as flushing, do
not operate, and this may cause nozzle missing.
2
 Keep the front cover and the maintenance
cover closed.
If any of the covers is opened, it may cause the ink
become cured due to ultraviolet rays.
2
 Turn the power OFF after having checked the
position of the head.
• The firmware version is displayed when the power
is turned ON, and the machine performs its initial
operation.
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4
The machine enters LOCAL.
If the power is turned OFF in a state where the head
has not returned to the capping station, the head
dries, which may cause nozzle missing.
In this case, turn the power ON again and check that
the head has returned to the capping station, and turn
the power OFF.
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 Do not turn the power OFF during printing.
The head may not return to the capping station.
Turn ON the power of the connected PC.
• Always make the main power switch ON. If you
leave it OFF, it may cause nozzle missing of the
head. In some cases, recovery may become
difficult.
 After having turned the power switch OFF by
pressing [END/POWER] key, turn the main
power switch OFF.
When turning the main power switch off for moving the
machine or for solving the error or the like, press the
[END/POWER] key a long time on the front of the
machine, check the display is turned off on the
operation panel, and turn the main power switch off.
2-3
Setting a Media
For the Adjusting Lever and the Range
This machine can be used with a roll media and leaf
media.
For usable media, refer to P.1-13 “Usable sizes of media”.
Adjusting the Head Height
Adjust the head height according to the thickness of the
media you use.
1
Move the carriage to the platen.
(1) Press the [SEL] key twice on the Local
machine to display (HEAD HEIGHT) on
[FUC3]
(2) Press [FUC3] (HEAD HEIGHT) key.
(3) Press [ENTER] key.
Lever position
Distance
between platen
and head
Vinyl Standard
1.7mm
Recommended media
0.3mm or less (PVC film)
Banner Standard
1.9mm
0.5mm or less (Tarpaulins, FF)
High
2.6mm
MAX
3.3mm
Used, depending on the
situation including a wavy
media or the occurrence of
cockling.
• Please raise the lever when the media is prone to
gather dust in the head or is often stained with ink
traces.
In the following cases, perform P.2-21 “Correct
the ink drop position for bidirectional printing”.
• The lever position is changed.
• The head height is not changed, but the media
thickness is changed.
Note for media setting
Carriage
2
Adjust the height-adjusting lever
according to the media.
• Adjust the position of the lever, referring to P.2-4
“For the Adjusting Lever and the Range”.
• Set the height-adjusting lever to the highest stage
or the lowest stage.Setting it to the intermediate
height, a printing fault can result.
• Do not adjust the height-adjusting lever when the
print head is capped.
Doing so may damage the device.
Height-adjusting lever
3
2-4
Return the carriage to the station position.
When setting media, read the following notes carefully.
• Take care not to drop the media on your foot when
setting the media.It may cause an injury due to the
media.
• When setting a roll media, work by two or more
people. Otherwise, you may hurt your back by the
weight of the roll media.
• When you raise the clamp lever and cut the media
with your tools (cutter, scissors, etc.), be sure to
check each item below:
(1) Make TAKEUP setting in “TakeUp” of the
machine setting “OFF”. (
P.3-13)
(2) Check that the tension bar is at the highest
position.
In the following cases, the media may not be
detected correctly.
• When setting a transparent media / when a media
is exposed to direct sunshine.
• Do not use a printed media. Otherwise, ink can
adhere to the pinch rollers and media may be
stained or may not be detected.
• Straighten the significantly or internally curled
media to be fed along the platen.
• If the media is left set on the machine for a long
time, the media may form an irregular surface for
the heat from the heater. If printing on such an
irregular surface, the media may rub on the head.
If an irregular surface is found under the media,
feed the media with the [q] key to avoid printing on
the irregular surface, and set a new origin.
(
P.2-17)
• When setting a media, place the media in the
center of the machine . If the media is set to the
right or left, the media may not be transported
normally.
4
Setting a roll media
Set the roll guide for right and left.
• Narrow roll media may slip on the wide media set
area and feeding cannot be performed properly.
For setting a narrow roll media, refer to "Setting a
narrow roll media"(
P.2-9)
When using a take-up device, it is recommended
to set the media with its print-side facing inside.
• This machine allows a media to be set with its
print-side facing either inside or outside. Setting
the print-side facing inside reduces the variations
in tension caused by the changes in the media
diameter occurring when the media is taken up,
and thus secures stable take-up.
1
Roll guide
(1) Move the roll guide to the position of 1mm
away from the media (paper core).
Put the roll media onto wide media set area
on the backside of unit.
• Put roll media at the center of the wide media set
area.
(2) Rotate the knob and fix the roll guide.
2
Wide media set
area
2
Rotate the knob and fix
Open the front cover and rearciver.
2
• Set the roller guide in relation to the paper core if
the paper core is longer than the media.
Failure to do so can result in a feeding fault.
Front cover
2
Rear cover
3
Move the media press to outside.
(3) Check that the roll guide is attached vertically
against the feeding roll shaft.
(4) Feed the media and check that the roll guide
does not apply any stress on the media/ the
paper core.
Good
2
Bad
Media Press
• If you perform printing with the status that the roll
guide applies stress on the media/ the paper core,
it is possible to detect media end by mistake.
2-5
5
On the backside of unit, set the feeding
device.
8
Set the feeding manual switch to "Manual",
and pull the media a little longer.
• Pull the media out of the roll so that the media can
be grasped from the front of the machine.
Feeding manual
switch
Feeding direction switch
Auto
Feeding with the print side facing
to the outside.
OFF
Manual
Not operated.
Forward
Feeding manual
switch
Backward
Feeding with the print side facing to
the inside.
Feeding direction
switch
Auto
Manual
If the print-side is inside of roll,
(1) Set the Feeding direction switch at the
“Forward” position (upward).
If the print-side is outside of roll,
Route for the paper of
its print-side inside.
Route for the paper of
its print-side outside.
(1) Set the Feeding direction switch at the
“Backward” position (downward).
6
Raise the tension bar on the backside to
the highest position, and lock the bar.
Tension bar
9
Lock
7
Slide the media from the back to the front.
• Make the Feeding manual switch “AUTO”.
Pass the media through under the tension .
• Insert the roll media between the platen and the
pinch roller, and slide it to the front.
• Pull the media out to the front of this machine with
enough length.
Tension bar
• You can injure your hand if setting the roll media
with a bare hand due to the narrowness of the
media feeding route. Wear gloves when setting
the roll media in order to prevent injury.
10
2-6
Close the rear cover.
11
Push down the clamp lever to hold the media.
16
Clamp lever
Feed the media to the tension bar.
(1) Pressing the [] key, feed the media until the
tension bar at the rolling side is being hidden.
• Check the media end is not caught into the
slot on the platen, and feed the media.
• You can achieve stable media feeding by pulling
the media from in front of the machine so that the
media tension is even on the left and right when
you push down the clamp lever.
12
Set the feeding manual switch to
“Manual”, and feed the media about 10 cm.
• After feeding the media, Make the Feeding
manual switch “AUTO”.
13
Release the lock of the tension bar.
17
Fix the media to the roll shaft.
(1) Route the media from the front side of the
tension bar, and fix the media in the center of
the roll shaft with adhesive tape.
2
14
Roll up with the printside outside.
Prepare for the take-up device.
Roll up with the printside inside.
Recommendation
2
Roll shaft
Taking-up
manual
Auto
Manual
Taking-up direction
Tape
Forward
Taking-up with the print side
facing to the outside.
OFF
Not operated.
Backward
Taking-up with the print side
Tension bar
(2) In the same manner, fix the left side and right
side of the media.
2
• Pull roll media evenly for right and left, check
that there is no slack or waviness on the
media, and paste tape in numerical order.
• When you place the tape, consider the
rolling-up direction.
(1) Set the taking-up direction switch to “OFF”
(Center)
(2) Set the taking-up manual switch to “Auto” (Lower)
15
2
Raise the tension bar on the front side to
the highest position, and lock the bar.
Tension bar
Lock
2-7
18
Press
to feed the media about 10 cm,
and then release the lock of the tension
bar.
20
Hold the media with the media press
gently.
• Set the media so that no media sticks out from the
right end pinch roller to the right side.
• Set the media press to the position of 3mm away
from the media.
• When using a thick media(0.6 to 1.0mm), remove
the media press from the media before printing.
Tension bar
Lock
Media Press
19
Roll up the media.
(1) Set the taking-up direction switch to
“Forward”/ “Backward” according to the
taking-up method.
(2) Press [] , and rotate the roll shaft 2-3 times
to take up the media.
(3) Press the [ENTER] key.
Taking-up
manual switch
Close the front cover.
23
Setting the Logical Seek.
Press the
key to select "ROLL" .
• If the [Setting the Display of Media Detection] of
Machine Setup set in “AUTO”(
P.3-15), the
machine automatically detects the media width.
If set in “MANUAL”, refer to P.2-9 “Detecting
media width when media detection method is
“MANUAL””.
• When the detection of media width is over, move
to the setting screen of logical seek.
Taking-up direction switch
Forward
Taking-up with the print side facing to
the outside.
OFF
Not operated.
Backward
Taking-up with the print side facing to
the inside.
• To take up the media with its print-side facing
inside:
Set the taking-up direction switch to “Backward”.
• To take up the media with its print-side facing
outside:
Set the taking-up direction switch to “Forward”.
• To stop taking-up:
Set the taking-up direction switch to neutral (OFF).
When using a take-up device, it is recommended
to set the media with its print-side facing inside.
• This machine allows a media to be set with its
print-side facing either inside or outside. Setting
the print-side facing inside reduces the variations
in tension caused by the changes in the media
diameter occurring when the media is taken up,
and thus secures stable take-up.
2-8
21
22
(1) Press [][] to select the set value.
• Set value : Media/ Data/ Quality
(2) Press the [ENTER] key.
• When [Media Remain] of the machine setup is
"ON" (
P.3-14), you are prompted to enter the
media remaining amount. (
P.2-9)
• When you do not use the take-up device, feed the
media until the media reaches the floor, and then
print.
If you print with the media out of contact with the
floor, the media feed amount varies during
printing, causing poor printing quality.
About entering media remaining
amount
When you set [Media remaining amount display] to “ON”
(
P.3-14), you are prompted to enter the media
remaining amount after completing the setting of the
Logical Seek.
1
Setting a narrow roll media
When you use narrow roll media (up to 1.6m), set the
media on the narrow roll holder.
• At the take-up side, set the printed surface to
“involuted”. (If you set it to “revoluted”, it may
adversely affect the media feeding.)
• When setting a media, place the media in the
center of the machine . If the media is set to the
right or left, the media may not be transported
normally.
When the setting of the Logical Seek is
completed, you are prompted to “Input
Media Length”.
1
Set the setting of the feeding unit to “OFF”
in “Setting Feeding unit” of the machine
setting. (
P.3-13)
2
Open the front cover and rear cover.
Front cover
• When you set “Media remaining amount display”
of the machine setting to “OFF”, this screen is not
displayed. (
P.3-14)
2
Press
to enter the media
remaining amount.
3
Press the
key.
Detecting media width when media
detection method is “MANUAL”
1
Press
leaf).
2
Rear cover
3
Move the media press to outside.
2
to select a media (roll or
• The media detection screen appears.
Media Press
4
Move the roll holder R on the back of this
machine.
• Loosen the roll holder fixing screw and then move
it.
• Move the roll holder to such a position that the
media will be set in the center of this machine.
2
Press
to enter the number of
mounted media, and press the
key.
3
Press
to enter the media right
end position, and press the
key.
4
Press
to enter the media
left end position, and press the
key.
• When the media detection is completed, the
screen of “Setting a roll media as described in
step 21 is displayed.
Follow the steps 22 and later.
2
• The roll holder guide shaft has a mark indicating
the center position. Refer to this mark when
setting.
Roll honder R
2
Roll holder fixing screw
2-9
5
6
Tighten the fixing screw of roll holder R.
9
Set the roll tables as shown in the figure
and temporarily place the media on top of
the tables.
Remove the roll tables
• To remove a roll table, raise its near side and pull
out the table obliquely upward as shown in the
figure.
• Keep a proper space between the tables to
stabilize the media.
: Catches
Roll table
10
Raise the clamp lever in the rear side of
this machine.
• If it is difficult to directly set the media in the roll
holders, temporarily set on the roll tables and then
set the roll holders to make setting easier.
7
Clamp lever
Insert the paper core into the roll holder R.
11
8
Insert the roll media in this machine.
Loosen the screw of the roll holder C then
insert the holder into the core of the roll
media.
• Push the roll media onto the roll holder until the
roll core is all the way seated.
• Insert the media from the end first so that there is
little catching and the media can be inserted
smoothly.
(1) Pull the media out of the roll to the head of
the platen.
(2) Insert the media between the platen and the
pinch roller.
• Pull the media out of the roll so that the
media can be grasped from the front of the
machine.
(3) Push down the clamp lever from the back of
this machine.
• The media is held.
12
2-10
Close the rear cover.
13
Pull out the roll media out.
(1) Raise the clamp lever from the front of this
machine.
(2) Pull out the roll media gently.
17
Raise the tension bar on the front side to
the highest position, and lock the bar.
Tension bar
Lock
18
14
Push down the clamp lever from the front
of this machine.
15
Hold the media with the media press
gently.
Feed the media to the tension bar.
(1) Pressing the [] key, feed the media until the
tension bar at the rolling side is being hidden.
• Check the media end is not caught into the
slot on the platen, and feed the media.
• Set the media so that no media sticks out from the
right end pinch roller to the right side.
• When using a thick media, remove the media
press from the media before printing.
Media Press
16
Prepare for the take-up device.
Taking-up
manual
Auto
Manual
2
19
Fix the media to the roll shaft.
(1) Route the media from the front side of the
tension bar, and fix the media in the center of
the roll shaft with adhesive tape.
2
Taking-up direction
Forward
Taking-up with the print side
facing to the outside.
Roll up with the printside outside.
Roll up with the printside inside.
Recommendation
OFF
Not operated.
Roll shaft
Backward
Taking-up with the print side
facing to the inside.
(1) Set the taking-up direction switch to “OFF”
(Center)
(2) Set the taking-up manual switch to “Auto”
(Lower)
2
Tape
2
Tension bar
2-11
(2) In the same manner, fix the left side and right
side of the media.
• Pull roll media evenly for right and left, check
that there is no slack or waviness on the
media, and paste tape in numerical order.
• When you place the tape, consider the
rolling-up direction.
20
Press
to feed the media about 10 cm,
and then release the lock of the tension
bar.
22
Hold the media with the media press
gently.
• Set the media so that no media sticks out from the
right end pinch roller to the right side.
• Set the media press to the position of 3mm away
from the media.
• When using a thick media, remove the media
press from the media before printing.
Media Press
23
Close the front cover.
24
Press the
25
Setting the Logical Seek.
Tension bar
Lock
key to select "ROLL" .
• If the [Setting the Display of Media Detection] of
Machine Setup set in “AUTO”(
P.3-15), the
machine automatically detects the media width.
(1) Press [][] to select the set value.
• Set value : Media/ Data/ Quality
(2) Press the [ENTER] key.
21
Roll up the media.
(1) Set the taking-up direction switch to
“Forward”/ “Backward” according to the
taking-up method.
(2) Press [] , and rotate the roll shaft 2-3 times
to take up the media.
(3) Press the [ENTER] key.
Taking-up
manual switch
Taking-up direction switch
Forward
Taking-up with the print side facing to
the outside.
OFF
Not operated.
Backward
Taking-up with the print side facing to
the inside.
• To take up the media with its print-side facing
inside:
Set the taking-up direction switch to “Backward”.
• To take up the media with its print-side facing
outside:
Set the taking-up direction switch to “Forward”.
• To stop taking-up:
Set the taking-up direction switch to neutral (OFF).
2-12
• When [Media Remain] of the Machine Setup is
"ON" (
P.3-14), you are prompted to enter the
media remaining amount. (
P.2-9)
• Before printing, rewind by hand the roll media set
on the narrow roll holder to remove any slack.
If the media is loose, the media feed amount
varies, causing poor image quality.
• When you do not use the take-up device, feed the
media until the media reaches the floor, and then
print.
If you print with the media out of contact with the
floor, the media feed amount varies during
printing, causing poor printing quality.
• Surface waviness or ruck may affect the quality of
currently printed image.
When fixing media with tape, align the media
along the direction indicated with an arrow in the
figure.
• If you pull the media too much when fixing with
tape, the media tension may not be even. And, it
may negatively affect the media feeding.
Setting two narrow roll media
(twin rolls)
Pay attention to the following when printing on
twin rolls.
• Use media having a media width of 1524 mm or
less and a paper core width of 1550 mm or less.
• Set two media having the same properties as
shown below. Otherwise, the printed image quality
will be affected.
Media type, media grade, media width, the
diameter of media to be set (with the same
remaining media amount), and media rolling-up
direction
1
4
Add the attached media press to hold the
two media.
(1) Remove the left side maintenance cover.
• Rotate the screws under the left side
maintenance cover (for three positions) to the
left and remove them.
• Hold the bottom of the left maintenance
cover, and pull the cover toward you from
below to remove the cover.
• If the left side maintenance cover is hard to
remove, use the supplied screwdriver.
Left side
Set the settings of “Feeding Unit” and
“Take-up Unit” of the Machine Setup to
OFF.
• Refer to P.3-13 “Setting Feeding unit” and P.3-13
“Setting Take-up unit”.
2
Open the front cover and rearciver.
Rotate it left.
Front cover
Screw
(2) Remove the sheet metal in the figure below.
2
Rear cover
3
Rise the clamp lever.
Remove the center screw, and remove.
Clamp lever
2
(3) Attach the Media press in the accessories.
• Fit the protruding portion of the media press
into the groove of the platen (circle part in the
figure below).
2
• There is a direction to
the media press.
Please install the left
and right properly.
Left
side
2
Right
side
(4) Return the sheet metal that was removed in
step (1) to the original position and attach the
left side maintenance cover.
2-13
5
Move the roll holder C to the center of this
machine, and the roller holders R and L to
the right and left ends of this machine
respectively.
• Follow the steps below to move the roll holders.
(1) Loosen the roll holder fixing screw.
6
Set media in the roll holder.
• Set the media one by one.
(1) Set the roll tables as shown in the figure and
temporarily place the media on top of the
tables.
• Keep a proper space between the tables to
stabilize the media.
Roll table
Roll holder fixing screw
(2) Move the roll holders R, and L to the right,
and left of this machine respectively.
(3) Move the roll holders C to the center of this
machine, and tighten the fixing screw of roll
holder C.
• This machine has a mark indicating its
central position to allow the roll holder C to be
set.
• Tighten the screw firmly to secure the roll
holder C at its proper position.
(2) Insert the paper core of the media into the
roll holder C.
• Push the roll media onto the roll holder until
the roll core is all the way seated.
(3) Insert the roll holder R (or L) into the paper
core, and tighten the fixing screw.
• Tighten the screw so firmly that the roll holder
will not move during printing.
sets to be between
 mark
(4) Remove the roll tables, and move the tables
to allow the other media to be set.
Roll holder fixing screw
• To remove a roll table, raise its near side and
pull out the table obliquely upward as shown
in the figure.
(5) Set the other media in the same way as
described in steps (2) and (3).
(6) Remove the roll tables and store the tables.
2-14
7
Raise the clamp lever in the rear side of
this machine and Insert the roll media.
10
Push down the clamp lever.
11
Hold the media with the media press
gently.
• Check that the roll media are drawn out almost
evenly by lightly pulling several points of the
media, and then lower the clamp lever.
• Check that the tension applied to the media is
equal for both the left and right sides.
• When using a thick media, remove the media
press from the media before printing.
• The roll media can be smoothly inserted by
slanting the media.
(1) Pull the media out of the roll to the head of
the platen.
(2) Insert the media between the platen and the
pinch roller.
Media Press
• Pull the media out of the roll so that the
media can be grasped from the front of the
machine.
• If any of the media is located right or left of its
specified position after media detection, a
message appears, indicating that the media is
located too right or left. Set the media again.
(3) Push down the clamp lever .
• The media is held.
• When setting media, check that the two media
sensors located near the center of the preheater
cover are individually covered over by the
respective media. If one media covers the two
sensors, or if there is a media covering neither of
the media sensors, the media width is not
detected properly, causing damage to this
machine.
12
Close the front cover.
2
• Do not secure either media on the take-up device
when printing on twin rolls.
• Before printing, check that the media has no slack.
Rewind any loose roll media.
Media sensor
8
9
Close the rear cover.
13
Press the
14
Setting the Logical Seek.
key to select "ROLL" .
• If the [Setting the Display of Media Detection] of
Machine Setup set in “AUTO”(
P.3-15), the
machine automatically detects the media width.
2
(1) Press [][] to select the set value.
• Set value : Media/ Data/ Quality
Pull out the roll media out.
(1) Raise the clamp lever from the front of this
machine.
(2) Pull out the roll media gently.
• Pull out the two media until both media reach
the floor.
(2) Press the [ENTER] key.
• When [Media Remain] of the Machine Setup is
"ON" (
P.3-14), you are prompted to enter the
media remaining amount. (
P.2-9)
2
2
2-15
Setting leaf media
Unlike roll media, leaf media does not need to be retained
with the roll holders.
1
Push down the clamp lever and close the
front cover.
• Set the media straight.
Open the front cover and raise the clamp
lever.
Front cover
2
4
Clamp lever
Insert the leaf media between the platen
and the pinch rollers.
• Set the media so that no media sticks out from the
right end pinch roller to the right side.
5
6
Press the
7
Setting the Logical Seek.
Press the
key.
key to select "LEAF" .
• If the [Setting the Display of Media Detection] of
Machine Setup set in “AUTO”(
P.3-15), the
machine automatically detects the media width.
(1) Press [][] to select the set value.
• Set value : Media/ Data/ Quality
(2) Press the [ENTER] key.
• P.2-9When [Media Remain] of the Machine Setup
is "ON" (
P.3-14), you are prompted to enter
the media remaining amount. (
P.2-9)
Removing the taken-up media
3
Hold the media with the media press
gently.
• Set the media so that no media sticks out from the
right end pinch roller to the right side.
• When using a thick media, remove the media
press from the media before printing.
Media Press
2-16
1
Release the lock of the taking-up tension
bar and lower the tension bar.
2
Open the cover on the left side of the
taking-up shaft and pull the taking-up shaft
forward.
3
Pull out so that the white plastic collar is
inserted into the slot on top of the leg.
4
Pull the edges of the media to unroll it.
Changing the printing origin
The position of the printing origin can be changed.
1
In Local, press
2
Press
to a desired position.
.
• It enters into the origin setting mode.
Origin
(Length)
to set the origin
Origin
(Width)
2
• Select the carriage and media, moving the point
with [][][][]. (Position of the LED pointer
becomes the origin position.)
3
After determining the origin, press the
key.
• The printing origin is changed.
2
• When a roll media is set on the narrow roll holder,
change the origin, and then rewind the media by
hand and set the media without slack.
If the media is loose, the media feed amount of the
media varies, causing poor image quality.
2
2
2-17
Preparing for the Heaters
Changing the Temperature Settings
for the Heaters
Set the heater temperature.
Depending on the media and the profile to use, set the
heater temperature.
• It may take several minutes to tens of minutes for the
set temperature to be reached, depending on the
ambient temperature.
Test Printing
Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging
defects such as nozzle missing (slight touching of ink or
nozzle missing).
Relationship between head row and
test pattern
The relations between head row and test pattern print
position are as follow.
• You can change the temperature set here also in
[Heater] of the [Setup] menu. (
P.3-5)
Head 1
Head 2
1
Press the
key,and then press the
(Heater) in LOCAL.
• The heater
appears.
2
Press
heater.
temperature
adjustment
Head 3
Head 4
screen
Pattern of head 1
Pattern of head 2
Pattern of head 3
Pattern of head 4
to set the temperature of
Temperature setting: Set with [][]
• The heater starts to get hot.
3
The heating of the heater stops.
4
Press the
• When the heater temperature reaches the set
temperature, the heater icon lights in green.
key to stop heating.
• The screen returns to LOCAL.
• The Heater temperature is controllable at the RIP
side if the RIP in use has a function controllable.
(For the setting procedures, refer to the instruction
manual of the RIP in use.)
• Use this machine under 20 to 30°C. The
temperature may not reach the set value due to
the environmental temperature condition.
2-18
Note on test printing
• When using leaf media, set a media of more than
210mm put horizontally. If a media with narrow
width is set, printing will only be conducted to
midway.
• If use by setting the media to Narrow roll holder,
rewind the media by hand before printing so that it
is not loose. When the roll media has not been
rewound tightly, it may cause image quality to
deteriorate.
• When test print, be sure to close all the covers
(front cover / rear cover).
Head Cleaning
Test Printing
Print a test pattern to check that there are no discharging
defects such as nozzle missing (slight touching of ink or
nozzle missing).
In addition, you can select the orientation of the test
pattern to print from two types in order to perform test
printing repeatedly. Select one depending on your use.
About head cleaning
Check the printed test pattern result and perform cleaning
depending on the status.
Select one from the three types below:
Soft
Normal
Hard
Media-feeding direction
: When the set value is "FEED DIR."
: When the set value is "SCAN DIR."
Check before test printing.
• If a media has been set
P.2-4
• If the origin position has been set
• If the head gap has been adjusted
1
Press the
and press the
P.2-4
(TEST PRINT/CLEANING),
key in LOCAL.
• TEST PRINT MENU appears.
• Press [][] to change the test pattern
orientation.The orientation selected here will be
reflected on when you will print next time.
• When performing test printing after having
changed the orientation from "SCAN DIR." to
"FEED DIR.", the line is fed to the position of the
first test printing.
2
Press the
3
Check the printed test pattern.
Perform head cleaning depending on
the test printing result
There are three types of head cleaning. Use one by
checking the test pattern.
1
2
Press the
and press the
Press
press the
• When the result is normal, end the operation.
• When the result is abnormal, perform head
cleaning. (
P.2-19)
3
Clogged with ink
to select “CLEANING”, and
key.
Press
to select the cleaning type.
• Soft
: When lines are bent, when any line
is missing
: When any line is missing, when
colors are mixed
: When poor image quality cannot be
improved even by Normal or Soft
cleaning
• Normal
• Hard
4
5
Press the
6
7
2
2
key.
Press
to select the cleaning
head, and press the
().
• After selecting the head, press the [FUNC2] key
and put a check in the check box.
The head whose box has been checked will be
cleaned.
• To have all head cleaned, put a check in all check
boxes.
• If the cleaning type is set to “Normal” or “Hard” in
step 3, the head selection is disabled.
Normal pattern
Abnormal pattern
(TEST PRINT/CLEANING),
key in LOCAL.
• CLEANING MENU appears.
key.
• Test printing starts.
• When the printing has been completed, the
screen returns to LOCAL.
Nozzles are dirty
: When lines are bent, when any line is missing
: When any line is missing, when colors are
mixed
: When poor image quality cannot be improved
even by Normal or Soft cleaning
Press the
2
key.
2
Perform test printing again, and check the
result.
• Repeat the cleaning and the test printing until the
drawing result becomes in normal.
When the image quality is not improved after the
head cleaning.
• Clean the wiper and ink cap. (
P.4-7)
• Wash the head nozzle. (
P.4-13)
2-19
Setting of Media Correction
4
5
6
Second band
First band
1
2
Set a media. (
P.2-4)
7
2-20
Press the
key.
Check the correction pattern and enter a
correction value.
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
• You can select “Feed Comp.” by using the
[FUNCTION] key in the Local without pressing the
[FUNC2] (ADJUST) key. (
P.3-4)
Correcting Media-feeding during
Printing
A media-feeding rate can be corrected even in the remote
mode or when image data is printed.
1
Press the
(ADJUST) in the Remote.
Current
correction
value
2
Press
feeding rate.
to enter a corrected
• Corrected feeding rate: -255 to 255
• The value entered here is reflected in the
corrected feeding rate soon.
Press the
key, and press the
(ADJUST) in LOCAL.
• ADJUST MENU appears.
3
Media advance direction
• Two bands are printed in the correction pattern.
• Make adjustment so that an even color density is
obtained in the boundary between the two bands.
Press the
key twice to print the
correction pattern.
• A screen for entering the correction value
appears.
• Enter a correction value in "+":
The boundary between the two bands is widened.
• Enter a correction value in "-":
The boundary between the two bands is
narrowed.
• When you change the correction value by "30",
the width of the boundary changes by about 0.1
mm.
Setting of Media Correction
A pattern for media correction is printed and a mediafeeding rate is corrected.
to enter resolution.
• Here enter the resolution in the scanning direction
(Y direction) of the media.
• Enter a resolution matching the data printed
usually. This machine changes the media feeding
method, depending on the resolution. If you enter
a resolution inconsistent with actual printing, it
may result in an inappropriate feed amount.
Correct the media feed amount to match the type of
media you are using.
If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may
appear on the printed image, thus resulting in a poor
printing.
• Be sure to perform feed correction each time
before printing. The media feed amount may vary,
depending on the remaining amount of the roll
media.
• If use by setting the media to Narrow roll holder,
rewind the roll media by hand and set without
slack. There may not be accurate to correct the
feed amount.
• On completion of [MEDIA COMP.] during use of a
roll media, the media returns to the printing origin.
When a roll media is set on the narrow roll holder,
Slack will occur in the roll media of the back side of
this machine.
Before printing, take up the slack in the roll media
by hand; a loose roll media can result in an inferior
image quality.
• When printing with a take-up device, set the media
first and then perform media correction.
• If print without using the take-up device, please
make the correction from sending media to reach
the floor. There is a possibility that the fed amount
can not be adjusted normally.
Press
3
Press the
4
Press the
end the setting.
key.
• The changed value is registered.
• When you press the [ENTER] key instead of the
[END/POWER] key, the value entered here will be
invalid.
key several times to
Correct the ink drop
position for bidirectional printing
When the condition for printing (media thickness/ink type/
etc.) has been changed, perform the following operation
to correct the ink drop position for bidirectional (Bi)
printing and obtain the proper printing result.
• When using leaf media, set a media of more than
210mm put horizontally. If a media with narrow
width is set, printing will only be conducted to
midway.
7
In the same way as in Step 6, enter a
correction value of Pattern 2, and press the
key.
8
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
• You can select “DROP.POScorrect” by using the
[FUNCTION] key in the Local without pressing the
[FUNC2] (ADJUST) key. (
P.3-5)
Example of a Printed Pattern
Output
direction
The dots at the fourth position counted
from the zero position in the positive
direction form a straight line.
In this case, the dot position correction
value is 4.0.
1
2
2
Set a media on the machine and set a
printing origin. (
P.2-4)
Press the
key, and press the
(ADJUST) in LOCAL.
2
• ADJUST MENU appears.
3
4
Press
to select “DROP.
POScorrect”.” , and press the
Press
press the
key.
to select resolution, and
key.
2
• Resolution : 300dpi/ 600 dpi/ 900 dpi
• Perform correction for printing resolutions (Y
direction).
5
Press the
6
Press
to enter a correction value
of Pattern 1, and press the
key.
key.
• Printing of the Drop position correct printed
pattern will start.
• Multiple test patterns are printed. (The printed
patterns are called Pattern 1, Pattern 2 in the
order of printing.)
2
• Corrected feeding rate: -40 to 40
• Check the test patterns. The position where an
outward feeding line and a return feeding line
become one straight line is the correction value.
• When the correction value in not between -40 and
40, adjust the height of the printing heads and
then perform the operations in Step 2 and later.
2-21
Printing Data
5
Starting a Printing Operation
• When using a roll media, rewind the media by
hand before printing so that it is not loose.When
the roll media has not been rewound tightly, it may
cause the image quality to deteriorate.
• When the same data is printed, the color may
differ if print conditions are changed, including the
resolution, pass, scanning speed, and printing
direction. Check the effects before printing.
1
Setting a Media (
P.2-4)
Start printing.
• The printing speed may change, depending on
the width of the set media or the position of the
print origin even when the same data is printed.
This is because of a difference in resolution.
Stopping a Printing Operation
Perform the following operation when stopping a printing
operation halfway.
1
Press the
(LOCAL) during printing.
• The printing operation stops.
• Interrupt data sending at the PC side during the
data is sent from the PC.
• Printing restarts from the interrupted data by
repressing the [REMOTE] key.
Deleting Received Data (Data Clear)
When you want to stop printing, delete the already
received data.
2
3
Checking the Heater Temperature
4
Transmit data to be printed from the PC.
Press the
(REMOTE) key in LOCAL.
• If the heater temperature has not reached the
setting
value,
the
worning
message
“TEMPERATURE CONTROL” is displayed.
Even if it has not reached, you can move to
Remote when pressing the [ENTER] key.
• The screen changes to Remote, and data can be
received from the PC.
• For the method of data transmission, see the
instruction manual for the output software.
Resolution
Data type
VD : Variable data
The length of
media printed
Nozzle recovery information
R: Nozzle recovery is performed.
Scanning speed
x1 : Standard speed/ x2 : Double speed
Scan direction
Ud :Unidirectional / Bd : Bidirectional
Number of passes
2-22
1
Press the
key, and press the
(DATA CLEAR) in LOCAL.
2
Press the
key.
• The received data is erased then it returns to the
Local.
Chapter 3
Extended Functions
This chapter
describes the operation procedures for using the machine more conveniently and each
setting procedure.
About Setup MENU........................................ 3-2
Setup MENU table ....................................... 3-3
Setting of Media Correction.......................... 3-4
If the Positions of Dots Shift... ...................... 3-5
Setting the Heater ........................................ 3-5
Setting of Logical Seek ................................ 3-6
Setting of Overprint ...................................... 3-6
Setting of Left and Right Margins................ 3-7
Setting of UV mode ...................................... 3-7
Setting of Refresh ........................................ 3-9
Setting of Vacuum Fan................................. 3-9
Setting of Print Speed .................................. 3-9
Setting of MAPS4....................................... 3-10
Setting Auto Cleaning ................................ 3-10
Setting Interval wiping ................................ 3-11
About Machine Setup MENU ....................... 3-12
Machine Setup MENU table ....................... 3-13
Setting a AUTO Power-off.......................... 3-13
Setting Feeding unit ................................... 3-13
Setting Take-up unit ................................... 3-13
Setting the Display of Media Remain ......... 3-14
Setting Time................................................3-14
Setting Unit (Temperature/ Length) ............3-14
Setting a Key Buzzer ..................................3-15
Setting the Display of Media Detection.......3-15
Setting the CONFIRM. FEED .....................3-15
Initializing the Settings ................................3-16
About Nozzle Check MENU .........................3-17
Nozzle Check MENU table .........................3-17
Printing Check Flow....................................3-18
Printing Operations at “Nozzle Missing”
Judgment and Error Occurrence ................3-18
Setting the Printing Check ..........................3-19
Setting the Auto Nozzle Recoverry.............3-19
Setting the Judgement Condition................3-19
About Information MENU .............................3-20
Information MENU table .............................3-21
Displaying the Information ..........................3-21
Displaying the Information of this machine .3-22
Setting a Language ......................................3-22
Chapter 3 Setup
About Setup MENU
On Setup MENU, you can set the print conditions to match the media you usually use.
: Press this to select SETTING MENU, or to switch to the
previous screen.
: Press this to use the adjust function.
: Press this to switch to the next screen.
: Use these to select a setting item.
: Press this to confirm a setting, etc..
 SETUP MENUs at-a-glance
 Screen transition when
(ADJUST) key is pressed
When adjustment functions (Feed Comp./ X-Distance Comp./ Prop Pos. Correct) are performed, the ADJUST
MENU can be displayed easily without selecting [MENU]-[Setup] from Local.
Press the [SEL] key to display “ADJUST” for [FUNC1], and then press the [FUNC1] key.
3-2
Chapter 3 Setup
Setup MENU table
• For each setting item below, you can set it so that the machine may operate according to the value specified when you
printed from your RIP software in the connected host PC.
• Set Item : DRYING Time/ Vacuum Fan
• When you operate the machine according to the contents specified with the RIP software, set each
• item to “Host” when registering this machine type. When you set it other than “Host”, the machine operates according to
the machine setting.
• For the specifying method with the RIP software, refer to the operation manual of the RIP software.
Function name
Feed Comp. (
P.3-4)
Drop Pos Correct (
Heater
(
P.3-5)
P.3-5)
PRE
Ink
Heater
Logical Seek (
P.3-6)
Margin/L (
P.3-7)
Margin/R (
P.3-7)
Refresh (
*1
Outline
-9999 to 0 to 9999
Used to print a pattern for correcting a mediafeeding rate and correct it.
-40.0 to 0 to 40.0
Used to adjust the dot position in go and return
printing.
OFF/ 20 to 60 °C
(OFF/ 68 to 140°F)
Sets pre-heater's conditions.
Sets the movement time until the head heater and
ink heater standby status.
Data / Media / Quality
Sets the scan movable area during printing.
Host / 1 to 9
Sets the number of layers in which ink is to be
applied.
1
-10 to 0 to 85mm
Sets a non-printing area along the right and left
edges of the media.
AUTO
Adjust
-50 to 0 to 50%
Adjusts the intensity of the UV lamp.
MANU
AL
Level
1 to 10
Sets the light control method for the UV lamp.
P.3-9)
Host / Lv.0 to Lv.3
Host / OFF/ Weak/
Standard/ Strong
Vacuum Fan
(
P.3-9)
Print Speed
(
P.3-9)
When no instruction from RIP
exists *2
StandbySwit
None, 0 to 2 to 60min
choverTime
P.3-6)
Overprint (
UV Mode
(
P.3-7)
Set value
Host
Continu
Weak
ous
Standard
running
Strong
Lv.3
Sets the interval of refresh performed during
printing.
Standard
Sets the absorbability of the media.
ON/OFF
Feed speed
10 to 100 %
Changes the media feeding speed in printing.
Scan Speed
70 to 100 %
Change the travel speed of the carriage during
printing.
3
AUTO
MAPS4
(
P.3-10)
Pattern
MANUAL Smoothing
Lv.
1/2/3
Perform setting to reduce stripes between passes.
5 to 25 to 100%
OFF, File, Length, Time
Auto Cleaning
(
P.3-10)
File
Interval 1 to 1000
Length
Interval 0.1 to 20.0 to 100.0m
Time
Interval 10 to 30 to 120 min
Type
Type
Type
Interval Wiping (
P.3-11)
Normal/ Soft/ Hard
Normal/ Soft/ Hard
2
Sets the automatic cleaning operation for the head
performed before printing or during printing.
Normal/ Soft/ Hard
3 to 255 min, OFF
Sets the wiping operation performed after printing
is completed.
2
*1. The underlined has been set as default.
*2. This is the setting value to be used for printing when setting value is not specified at the RIP software (host) side, or, you give priority to the setting value at
the machine side.
3-3
Chapter 3 Setup
Setting of Media Correction
Correct the media feed amount to match the type of
media you are using.
If the correction value is not appropriate, stripes may
appear on the printed image, thus resulting in a poor
printing.
• Be sure to perform feed correction each time
before printing. The media feed amount may vary,
depending on the remaining amount of the roll
media.
• If use by setting the media to Narrow roll holder,
rewind the roll media by hand and set without
slack. There may not be accurate to correct the
feed amount.
• On completion of [MEDIA COMP.] during use of a
roll media, the media returns to the printing origin.
When a media is set on the narrow roll holder,
slack occurs in the roll media on the backside of
this machine.
Before printing, take up the slack in the roll media
by hand; a loose roll media can result in an inferior
image quality.
• When printing with a take-up device, set the media
first and then perform media correction.
• When printing without using the take-up device,
feed the media until the media reaches the floor
before performing the correction. Otherwise, the
feed amount may not be adjusted normally.
A pattern for media correction is printed and a mediafeeding rate is corrected.
Second band
First band
1
2
Set a media. (
P.2-4)
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
Media advance direction
• Two bands are printed in the correction pattern.
• Make adjustment so that an even color density is
obtained in the boundary between the two bands.
key in
• Setup MENU appears.
3
4
Press
and press the
to select “Feed Comp.” ,
key.
Press
to enter resolution.
• Here enter the resolution in the scanning direction
(Y direction) of the media.
• Enter a resolution matching the data printed
usually. This machine changes the media feeding
method, depending on the resolution. If you enter
a resolution inconsistent with actual printing, it
may result in an inappropriate feed amount.
3-4
5
6
Press the
key twice to print the
correction pattern.
Check the correction pattern and enter a
correction value.
• A screen for entering the correction value
appears.
• Enter a correction value in "+":
The boundary between the two bands is widened.
• Enter a correction value in "-":
The boundary between the two bands is
narrowed.
• When you change the correction value by "25",
the width of the boundary changes by about 0.1
mm.
7
Press the
8
Press the
end the setting.
key.
• Print a correction pattern again and check it.
• When media correction is needed, perform the
operation in Step 6 to make correction.
key several times to
Correcting Media-feeding during
Printing
A media-feeding rate can be corrected even in the remote
mode or when image data is printed.
1
2
Press the
the Remote.
Press
feeding rate.
(ADJUST)
key in
to enter a corrected
• Corrected feeding rate: -9999 to 9999
• The value entered here is reflected in the
corrected feeding rate soon.
3
Press the
key twice.
• key. The changed value is registered.
• When you press the [ENTER] key instead of the
[END/POWER] key, the value entered here will be
valid temporarily.(When you perform media
detection again or turn the power OFF, the
correction value is cleared.)
Chapter 3 Setup
If the Positions of Dots Shift...
Setting the Heater
When the condition for printing (Distance of the platen and
the head /media thickness/media type/etc.) has been
changed, perform the following operation to correct the
ink drop position for bidirectional (Bi) printing and obtain
the proper printing result.
Example of a Printed Pattern
This machine is equipped with a pre-heater on its
backside, and contains a print heater to keep the ink at an
appropriate temperature.
Type of Heater
Function
Pre-heater
Used for pre-heating of the media prior to
printing to prevent rapid temperature changing.
Ink-heater
Set the transition time until the standby status
of the head heater and ink heater.
Output
direction
1
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
key in
• Setup MENU appears.
The dots at the fourth position counted
from the zero position in the positive
direction form a straight line.
In this case, the dot position correction
value is 4.0.
1
2
Set a media. (
P.2-4)
• In order to print a pattern, a media that is 500 mm
wide at least is necessary.
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
key in
• Setup MENU appears.
3
4
Press
and press the
to select “DROP.POScorrect” ,
key.
Press
press the
to select resolution, and
key.
2
3
4
Press
press the
Press
the
to select “Heater” , and
key.
to select “PRE” , and press
key.
Press
to set the pre-heater
temperature , and press the
key.
• Heater temperature : OFF/ 20°C to 60°C
5
6
Press
press the
to select “Ink Heater” , and
key.
Press
to set the Stanby Switch
over Time, and press the
key.
• Setting value : 0 to 60 min/ NONE
7
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
3
• Resolution : Y300dpi/Y600dpi/Y900dpi
• Perform correction for printing resolutions (Y
direction).
5
6
Press the
key.
• Printing of the Drop position correct printed
pattern will start.
• Multiple test patterns are printed. (The printed
patterns are called Pattern 1, Pattern 2 in the
order of printing.)
2
Press
to enter a correction value
of Pattern 1, and press the
key.
• Corrected feeding rate: -40 to 40
• Check the test patterns. The position where an
outward feeding line and a return feeding line
become one straight line is the correction value.
• When the correction value in not between -40 and
40, adjust the height of the printing heads and
then perform the operations in Step 2 and later.
7
In the same way as in Step 6, enter a
correction value of Pattern 2, and press the
key.
8
Press the
end the setting.
2
key several times to
3-5
Chapter 3 Setup
Setting of Logical Seek
The head’s operation varies depending on the Logical
Seek settings, as shown in the figure below.
Movement of heads when Logical Seek is “Media”.
UNI-DIRECTIONAL
BI-DIRECTIONAL
Media
Media
1
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
key in
• Setup MENU appears.
2
3
Press
and press the
to select “Logical Seek”,
key.
Press
press the
to select a set value, and
key.
• Set value : Data/ Media/ Quality
4
Print area
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
Red arrow : Movement of head
Movement of heads when Logical Seek is “Data”.
UNI-DIRECTIONAL
BI-DIRECTIONAL
Media
Media
Setting of Overprint
Sets the number of layers in which ink is to be applied.
Print area
1
UNI-DIRECTIONAL
Media
Print area
Red arrow : Movement of head
BI-DIRECTIONAL
The head moves twice the distance of longer side of the set
media from the center of the platen as a reference.
Center
Media
Print area
Red arrow : Movement of head
If the Logical Seek is set to “Data” or “Media”, the
following phenomena may occur. In such a case, set
the Logical Seek to “Quality”.
• The accuracy of the media feed amount is
lowered.
• Media skews.
• Lateral stripes occur due to feed variations.
3-6
(MENU)
key in
• Setup MENU appears.
Red arrow : Movement of head
Movement of heads when Logical Seek is “Quality”.
Press the
Local.
2
3
4
Press the
Press
press the
(>>).
to select “Overprint” , and
key.
Press
to set number of Overprint,
and press the
key.
• Setting value : Host/ 0 to 9 times
5
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
Chapter 3 Setup
Setting of Left and Right Margins
Set a non-printing area along the left and right edges of
the media.
The offset value against the standard margin 15mm is set
hereupon.
• The margin setting is enabled only if the media
detection method is set to “AUTO”.
• The margin setting is reflected when the media
width is detected.
1
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
key in
• SETUP MENU appears.
2
3
Press the
4
Press
press the
(>>).
Press
to select “Margin/L” or
“Margin/R” , and press the
key.
to select a set value, and
key.
• Set value : -10 to 85 mm
5
Press the
end the setting.
1
Setting of UV mode
Set the amount of light for the UV lamp of the LED UV
device.
• The color tone may differ if any of the UV mode
settings is changed. Check in advance that the
color tone will not be affected.
Setting of Mode
There are two types of setting of mode available as shown
below.
Descriptions
AUTO
Prints with an amount of light recommended
for each of the printing modes.
MANUAL
Select this if the curing level is not good when
AUTO is selected.
Normally, select "AUTO".
If the level of ink curing is strong/weak, adjust the UV lamp
intensity by using "Light Adjust" in the "AUTO" settings.
If adjustment cannot be made even by using "Light Adjust" in
the "AUTO" settings, select "MANUAL".
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
key in
• SETUP MENU appears.
2
3
Press the
4
5
Press the
Press
press the
to select “AUTO”, and
key.
6
Press
and press the
to select “Light Adjust”,
key.
7
Press
to set the adjustment value
for the intensity of the LED UV device, and
press the
key.
key several times to
• Pay attention to the settings of the right and left
margins when printing with the media press. If any
of the margins is set to a negative value, printing
may start from a position on the media press.
Setting item
 To adjust the amount of light in the "AUTO"
settings
Press
press the
(>>).
to select “UV Mode” , and
key.
key.
• Set value : -50% to +50%
• If you set this value to 0%, the machine applies an
intensity recommended for each of the printing
modes.
• Setting a negative value reduces the intensity;
setting a positive value increases the intensity.
8
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
3
 If you fail to adjust the amount of light in the
"AUTO" settings
1
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
key in
• SETUP MENU appears.
2
3
Press the
4
5
6
Press the
7
Pressing
to select a UV lamp
irradiation pattern.
Press
press the
2
(>>).
to select “UV Mode” , and
key.
key.
Press
press the
to select “MANUAL”, and
key.
Press
press the
to select “PATTERN”, and
key.
2
• Set value : Pattern A to H
• A recommended scan direction for printing is fixed
for each pattern.
3-7
Chapter 3 Setup
Change the pattern according to the scan
direction for printing.
• The curing level differs depending on the pattern.
If you want to increase the level of ink curing, try
patterns one after another, starting with the
pattern with the highest level of curing.
If you want to decrease the level of ink curing, try
patterns one after another, starting with the
pattern with the lowest level of curing.
Pattern
A
Scan direction
Bi-directional Uni-directional
+
8
9
10
Curing level
+
++
+
B
+
×
C
+
×
-
D
N/A
+
+
E
N/A
+
+
F
+
×
N/A
G
×
+
N/A
H
×
+
-
<Curing level>
Higher ++ > + > - > N/A lower
Press the
Press
and press the
key.
to select “Light Level”,
key.
Press
to set the level for the
intensity of the LED UV device, and press
the
key.
• Set value : Lv 1 to 10
• Lowering the level decreases the intensity.
Raising the level increases the intensity.
Use Lv 5 to check the state of ink curing first, and
increase the value to strengthen the curing level
and decrease the level to weaken the curing level.
11
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
 UV Mode Setup Procedure
Example: To weaken the curing level in bi-directional
printing
(1) In the "AUTO" settings, set "Light Adjust" in the
negative direction.
(2) Even when "-50%" is set for "Light Adjust", if the ink
curing level is strong, select "MANUAL".
• Set F for "Pattern".
• Set Lv5 for "Light Level".
(3) Check the state of ink curing.
• If the curing level is strong: Reduce the light level.
• If the curing level is weak: Increase the light level.
(4) If an appropriate amount of light cannot be obtained even
by changing the value for "Light Level", change the pattern.
(5) Repeat steps from (3) to (4) to set the pattern and light
level that helps obtain an appropriate amount of light.
3-8
Chapter 3 Setup
Setting of Refresh
Setting of Print Speed
Sets the interval of refresh performed during printing.
1
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
key in
• SETUP MENU appears.
2
3
Press
press the
to select “Refresh” , and
key.
4
Press
press the
to select a set value, and
key.
(<<).
• Set value : Host/Lv.0 to Lv.3.
5
1
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
key in
• SETUP MENU appears.
Press the
Press the
end the setting.
Changes the media feeding speed and scanning spped in
printing.
2
3
Press the
Press
and press the
to select “Print Speed” ,
key.
4
Press
and press the
to select a setting item,
key.
(<<).
• Set value : Feed Speed / Scan Speed
key several times to
5
Press
press the
to select a set value, and
key.
• Set value of “Feed Speed”:10 to 100%
• Set value of “Scan Speed”:70 to 100%
6
Setting of Vacuum Fan
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
Sets the absorbability of the media.
By setting the absorption power to match the media, you
can prevent print errors due to media rise-up.
1
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
key in
• SETUP MENU appears.
2
3
Press the
Press
and press the
to select “Vacuum Fan” ,
key.
4
Press
press the
to select a set value, and
key.
(<<).
3
• Set value : Host/Weak /Standard/ Strong/ OFF
5
2
If you choose any other option than "OFF"
in step 4, press
, choose whether
to constantly operate the vacuum fan, and
press the
key
• ON : Vacuum fan is constantly on.
• OFF : Vacuum fan is only on when printing or
performing jog operation.
6
Press the
end the setting.
2
key several times to
3-9
Chapter 3 Setup
Setting of MAPS4
Setting Auto Cleaning
If performing media correction does not resolve feeding
stripes, use the MAPS (Mimaki Advanced PassSystem)
function to disperse the pass boundary to make the
feeding stripes less visible.
• Changing the MAPS4 settings may change the
color tone. Check the effects before use.
• MAPS may not be effective depending on image to
be printed. Use it after checking effect in advance.
 Conditions disabling MAPS function
The MAPS function may be disabled under the following conditions. In addition, the MAPS may not be effective, depending on the image to be printed.
Resolution
Pass
Scan speed
300 x 600
2 pass
Normal speed
Setting MAPS4 Function
1
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
key in
• SETUP MENU appears.
2
3
4
Press the
You can set the machine so that it counts the number of
printed files or the length or time has been completed, and
performs cleaning automatically if required.
You can select the auto cleaning setting from three types
below:
• File
: Set the cleaning intervals by the number of
printed files.
• Length : Set the cleaning intervals by the printed
length.
• Time : Set the cleaning intervals by the printed time.
The machine can perform a stable printing operation with
its heads always kept clean.
1
2
3
4
Press
press the
to select “MAPS4” , and
key.
Press
press the
to select a set value, and
key.
Press
press the
to select the "Pattern”, and
key.
Press
press the
to select the “Type”, and
key.
• MAPS4 effect differs depending on image to be
printed. Change the printing pattern and use it
after checking effect in advance.
Press
to change the smoothing
level, and press the
key.
3-10
Press the
end the setting.
Press the
(<<).
Press
to select “AUTO CLEANING”
, and press the
key.
Press
to select the type of auto
cleaning, and press the
key.
There are “File”, “Length” and “Time” for auto
cleaning.
File
: When the set files has been completed,
the machine performs head cleaning
automatically.
Length : When the set length has passed, the
machine performs head cleaning
automatically.
Time : When the set time has passed, the
machine performs head cleaning
automatically.
• If you do not set auto cleaning, first select “OFF”
and then proceed to the Step 7.
• The color tone may change, depending on the
timing when auto cleaning is performed. Check in
advance that the color tone is not affected.
5
key several times to
Press
and press the
to select the "Interval”,
key.
• Depending on the auto cleaning type selected in
the Step 3, the setting value differs.
For File
: 1 to 1000 File
For Length : 0.1 to 100.0m (in 0.1m increment)
For Time
: 10 to 100min (in 10min increment)
Press
to select the "Smoothing
Lv.”, and press the
key.
• Set Value : 5 to 100% (set in units of 5%)
• The MAPS4 effect become strong as the set value
increase, and become weak as the set value decrease.
9
key in
•
(<<).
• Set value：Pattern1, Pattern 2 and Pattern 3
7
8
(MENU)
• SETUP MENU appears.
• Set value：AUTO/ MANUAL
• If you have selected “MANUAL”, proceed to step
5. Otherwise, proceed to step 9.
5
6
Press the
Local.
6
Press
to select the “Type” and
then press the
key.
• Set Value : Normal/ Soft/Hard
7
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
• Depending on the state of the heads, etc., the
image quality deterioration may not be improved
even with this function performed.In this case,
contact our service office or the distributor in your
region.
Chapter 3 Setup
Setting Interval wiping
When a set time has elapsed, the machine automatically
wipes the nozzle surfaces of the head to remove any ink
droplets attached to the surfaces.
In case that deflection, nozzle missing, or symptom which
ink droplets fall down occurred, set the interval between
each operation shorter.
1
Press the
Local.
(MENU)
key in
• SETUP MENU appears.
2
3
Press the
4
Press
5
Press the
6
Press the
end the setting.
(<<).
Press
to select “Interval Wiping”
, and press the
key.
to set intervals.
• Set Value : 3 to 255 Minutes, OFF
• When [OFF] is set, periodical wiping is not
executed.
key.
key several times to
• The color tone may change, depending on the
timing when periodic wiping is performed. Check
in advance that the color tone is not affected.
3
2
2
3-11
About Machine Setup MENU
Common settings are functions for using this machine easily.
The following items can be set in Machine settings.
: Press this to select Machine Setup MENU, or to switch to
the previous screen.
: Press this to switch to the next screen.
: Use these to select a setting item.
: Press this to confirm a setting, etc..
 Machine Setup MENUs at-a-glance
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Chapter 3 Mchine setting
Machine Setup MENU table
Function name
AUTO Power-off (
Set value
P.3-13)
Default
Meaning
NONE/
10 ~ 600min
30min
When no operation has been performed for the
set time, the power supply is automatically
turned “OFF”.
Feeding Unit (
P.3-13)
ON/ OFF
ON
You can set the operation method when the ON/
OFF button on the take-up unit is pressed.
Take-up Unit (
P.3-13)
ON/ OFF
ON
You can set the operation method when the ON/
OFF button for the take-up device is pressed.
ON/ OFF
OFF
You can control the remaining amount of media.
Media Remain (
TIME (
P.3-14)
P.3-14)
UNIT/ TEMP. (
P.3-14)
UNIT/ Length (
Key Buzzer (
P.3-14)
P.3-15)
Media Detect (
P.3-15)
CONFIRM. FEED (
Reset (
P.3-15)
+4h ~ -20h
Time difference is corrected.
°C (Centigrade)/°F (Fahrenheit) °C
A unit for displaying temperature is set.
mm / inch
mm
A unit for displaying length and area is set.
OFF / ON
ON
A buzzer sound when keys are pressed is set.
AUTO/MANUAL
AUTO
Set the media detection method.
ON / OFF
ON
Set whether media feeding is performed for
checking the result of the test printing etc. or not.
Setting a AUTO Power-off
When no operation has been performed for the set time,
the power supply is automatically turned “OFF”.
1
2
Press the
3
Press
to select “AUTO POWER
OFF”, and press the
key.
4
Press
press the
Press
and press the
(MENU) in Local.
4
Press
press the
to select a set value, and
key.
• Set Value : ON/ OFF
5
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
2
to select “Machine Setup”,
key.
Setting Take-up unit
to select a set value, and
key.
• Set Value : none, 10 to 600min
5
1
All setting values are returned to the status
default.
P.3-16)
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
• If the machine received data from the PC in the
auto-power-off status, the power supply is turned
ON, however, printing operation is not started
automatically.
Setting Feeding unit
For setting whether the take-up unit is used or not used.
3
1
2
Press the
Press
and press the
to select “Machine Setup”,
key.
3
Press
and press the
to select “Take-up Unit” ,
key.
4
Press
press the
to select a set value, and
key.
(MENU) in Local.
4
• Set Value : ON/ OFF
5
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
For setting whether the Feedibg unit is used or not used.
1
2
Press the
Press
and press the
to select “Machine Setup”,
key.
3
Press
and press the
to select “Feeding Unit” ,
key.
5
(MENU) in Local.
6
3-13
Setting the Display of Media Remain
Whether the screen displays the remaining amount of a
media is set.
the remaining amount of a media is
When the media
displayed in Remote.
remaining amount
(However, when a leaf media is used,
display is turned to
the length of the media to be printed is
"ON"
displayed.)
When the media
remaining amount the remaining amount of a media is not
display is turned to displayed in the Remote.
"OFF"
• The displayed amount of a media is a rough
indication. It may be different from the actual
remaining amount.
• The amount of a media that has been fed by the
printing and jog keys is reflected in the remaining
amount of a media.
• The length of a media (initial value of the
remaining amount) is entered when a roll media is
detected.(
P.2-9)
• The setting configured here does not become
effective unless media detection is performed after
the setting has been complete.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press the
Setting Time
You can set time of your country (time difference).
1
2
3
4
Press the
(MENU) in Local.
Press
and press the
to select “Machine Setup”,
key.
Press
press the
to select “TIME” , and
key.
Press
press the
to enter time, and
key.
• Year/Month/Day/Time selecting:
by the [][] keys.
• Year/Month/Day/Time inputting:
by the [][] keys.
5
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
• As for the time difference, -20 hours to +4 hours
can be set.
(MENU) in Local.
Setting Unit (Temperature/ Length)
Press
and press the
to select “Machine Setup”,
key.
Press
and press the
to select “Media Remain”,
key.
Press
to select ON/OFF.
Press the
Press the
end the setting.
key.
key several times to
Units used by this machine are set.
1
2
3
4
5
Press the
Press
and press the
Press the
(MENU) in Local.
to select “Machine Setup”,
key.
(>>) .
Press
to select “Unit/Temp” or
“Unit/Length”, and press the
key.
Press
press the
to select a set value, and
key.
• Set value of tempture : °C / °F
• Set value of length
: mm / inch
6
3-14
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
Setting a Key Buzzer
You can turn off the buzzer sound when pressing the key.
1
2
3
4
5
Press the
Press
and press the
Press the
(MENU) in Local.
to select “Machine Setup”,
key.
Press
and press the
to select “Key Buzzer” ,
key.
Press
press the
to select a set value, and
key.
Press the
end the setting.
Set the following two items in media detection settings.
Setting of Media
Detection
key several times to
• The buzzer sound is not disabled for errors,
warnings and/or operation completion even if this
setting is set to “OFF”.
When loading the media, set whether
to detect the media width automatically
(AUTO) or decide the print range
manually (MANUAL).
• When using the media that cannot be detected by
the sensor, set the media detection setting to
"MANUAL".
• When “MANUAL” is selected, the values of
“MARGIN (RIGHT/LEFT)” on the SETUP MENU
have no effect. (
P.3-7)
(>>) .
• Set value : ON/ OFF
6
Setting the Display of Media Detection
1
2
Press the
3
4
Press the
Press
and press the
to select “Media Detect”,
key.
5
Press
and press the
to select AUTO/MANUAL,
key.
6
Press the
end the setting.
Press
and press the
(MENU) in Local.
to select “Machine Setup”,
key.
(>>) .
key several times to
3
Setting the CONFIRM. FEED
Set whether media feeding is performed for checking the
result of the test printing etc. or not.
1
2
Press the
3
4
Press the
5
Press
press the
Press
and press the
(MENU) in Local.
to select “Machine Setup”,
key.
(>>) .
Press
to select “CONFIRM.
FEED” , and press the
key.
2
to select a set value, and
key.
• Set value : ON/ OFF
6
2
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
3-15
Initializing the Settings
You can return the setting of “SETUP”, “Maintenance” and
“Machine Setup” to the status before shipment.
3-16
1
2
Press the
3
4
Press the
5
6
Press the
Press
and press the
Press
press the
(MENU) in Local.
to select “Machine Setup”,
key.
(<<).
to select “Reset” , and
key.
key.
• The already configured settings are initialized.
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
About Nozzle Check MENU
Set operations concerning the nozzle missing detection function.
: Press this to select Nozzle Check MENU, or to switch to
the previous screen.
: Press this to switch to the next screen.
: Use these to select a setting item.
: Press this to confirm a setting, etc..
 NCU MENUs at-a-glance
3
Nozzle Check MENU table
Function name
Printing Check (
(ON)
Check
Interval
P.3-19)
ON/OFF
Default
OFF
Set this when you want to conduct nozzle check at the
beginning of online printing.
0.1 to 50.0m
30.0 m
Conducts nozzle check at each set length.
FILE
1 to 100
30 file
Conducts nozzle check at each set number of files. *1
Stop/ Continue
Stop
If detects a nozzle missing during printing, set whether to
continue or stop the print.
Cleaning
Soft/ Normal
/ Hard
Soft
Sets the type of cleaning performed during recovery work.
Retry Count
0 to 3
Auto Nozzle Recoverry
(
P.3-19)
ON/OFF
Judgement Condition
(
P.3-19)
1 to 64
1
OFF
1
2
Meaning
Length
Continuation Print
Action
Set value
2
Repeats the retry operation for the set number of times.
Set this when you want to conduct automatic nozzle recovery.
(Maximum 16 per 1 nozzle line)*2
Sets how many missing nozzles are detected for “Nozzle
Missing” judgment to be made according to each color.
*1. When the set length is reached during printing, nozzle check is conducted at the start of the next printing.
*2. Depending on the print conditions, nozzle recovery is not applied in some cases. (
P.4-15)
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Printing Check Flow
Nozzle check is conducted according to the following flow at the start of printing.
• Turn the “Printing Check” setting ON to be enabled.
• Only perform Retry Count and Printing Check settings when the settings are enabled.
1
2
3
4
5
nozzle check  Judgment
Detects missing nozzles.
Recovery operation 
nozzle check  Judgment
If more missing nozzles than “Judgement
Condition ” are detected after the nozzle check,
cleaning is performed and nozzle check is
conducted again.
Retry  Judgment
If more missing nozzles than “Judgement
Condition ” are detected after the recovery
operation, the recovery operation is conducted
again.
Printing Check  Judgment
Nozzle recovery is automatically conducted
following nozzle check and recovery operation.
• Turn the “Printing Check” setting ON to be enabled.
Nozzle Missing judgment
If more missing nozzles than A are eventually
detected, continued printing will be deemed
impossible and printing will stop.
Printing Operations at “Nozzle Missing” Judgment and Error Occurrence
 When judged to be “Nozzle Missing”
 Printing is stopped.
 When error occurs during nozzle check
 Printing is stopped and “Printing Check” is automatically turned
OFF. After recovering from the error, set “Printing Check” once
again.
3-18
Setting the Printing Check
Select ON when you want to conduct nozzle check at the
start of online printing.
1
2
Press the
Press
and press the
to select “Nozzle Check”,
key.
3
Press
and press the
to select “Printing Check”,
key.
4
Press
(MENU) in Local.
to select ON, and press the
key twice.
• The “Check Interval” setting screen appears.
• “Select OFF to not set nozzle check. Proceed to
Step 11.
14
Press
press the
to select retry count, and
key.
Setting value: 0 to 3
15
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
Setting the Auto Nozzle Recoverry
set this if you want to conduct automatic nozzle recovery
when nozzle missing is detected.
1
2
Press the
(MENU) in Local.
Press
and press the
to select “Nozzle Check”,
key.
5
Press
press the
to select “Setup”, and
key.
3
Press
to select “Auto Nozzle
Recoverry”, and press the
key.
6
Press
press the
to select setting value, and
key.
4
Press
press the
5
Press the
end the setting.
• select the nozzle check interval from “Length” or
“FILE”.
Length : nozzle check is conducted when the
printed length reaches the set length.
FILE
: nozzle check is conducted when the
number of printed files reaches the
set number.
7
Press
press the
to select “Interval”, and
key.
8
Press
press the
to select setting value, and
key.
• The set value will differ according to the setting
selected in Step 5.
Length : 0.1 to 100 m
FILE
: 0 to 300 files
9
10
Press the
11
Press
press the
key.
Press
to select “Continuation
Print”, and press the
key.
to select setting value, and
key.
Setting value : Stop/ Continue
12
Press
and press the
to select cleaning type,
key.
13
Press
press the
to select setting value, and
key.
to select ON/OFF, and
key.
key several times to
Setting the Judgement Condition
Set the conditions for judging nozzle missing.
1
2
Press the
3
Press
to select “Judgement
Condition”, and press the
key.
4
Press
the
5
Press
to set the number of
nozzles for judgment, and press the
key.
6
Press the
end the setting.
3
(MENU) in Local.
Press
and press the
to select “Nozzle Check”,
key.
2
to select color, and press
key.
key several times to
Setting value: Soft/ Normal/ Hard
3-19
2
About Information
MENU
The information of this machine can be confirmed.
The following items can be confirmed as machine
information.
: Press this to select Information MENU, or to switch to the
previous screen.
: Press this to switch to the next screen.
: Use these to select a setting item.
: Press this to confirm a setting, etc..
3-20
Information MENU table
Item
Description
WIPING
USAGE
This displays how many wipings have been done.
PRINT Length
This displays the total length of the printing done to date.
PRINT AREA
This displays the total area of the printing done to date.
USE TIME
This displays the total time for which the machine has been used to date.
UV LAMP
This displays the total time for which each of the UV lamps has been illuminated.
VERSION
This displays the version information of this machine.
Ink REPL. Report
This prints ink history of this machine.
List
This allows you to print the settings of this machine.
ERROR HISTORY
This displays the history of errors and warnings to date.
When you press [][], the date of occurrence (year/month/day/hour/minute) and the error/
warning information are displayed alternately in the order of occurrence.
Displaying the Information
1
2
Press the
Press
and press the
(MENU) in Local.
3
Press
4
Press the
5
Press the
end the setting.
1
to select a information.
• Refer to the “Information MENU”, and select the
information to be displayed.
“USAGE” of Information Menu is
displayed.
(1) Press the [FUNC1] (MENU) in Local
(2) Press [][] to select “Information”, and
press the [ENTER] key twice.
to select “Information ”,
key.
• Information MENU appears.
1
Checking Uv Lamp Use Time
2
Press
press the
2
to select “UV LAMP”, and
key.
• The use time is displayed for each of the UV
lamps.
key.
• If you selected [List] in step 2, the machine’s
settings will be printed.
3
key several times to
4
Resetting wiper use count
1
“USAGE” of Information Menu is
displayed.
(1) Press the [FUNC1] (MENU) in Local
(2) Press [][] to select “Information”, and
press the [ENTER] key twice.
2
Press
press the
5
to select “WIPING ”, and
().
• A confirmation screen appears asking if you want
to clear the use count of the wiper.
3
Press the
key to clear the counter.
• The use count of the wiper is cleared.
6
3-21
Displaying the Information of this
machine
1
2
Press the
key in Local.
Setting a Language
You can change the displayed language.
1
The information is displayed sequentially
with the
key .
• The information shown on the below appear.
Ink information
Machine information
(Media width/ Serial No.
/Version)
Nozzle recovery
(Only at the time of
registration)
3-22
(<<)
2
Press
press the
to select language, and
key.
• Set Value ：日本語 / English / Español /
Português / 中文
Error/ Warning
(Only at the time of
occurrence)
Press the
(MENU)
key in Local.
• Language MENU appears.
3
3
Press the
key to return to Local.
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
Chapter 4
Maintenance
This chapter
describes the items required to use this machine more comfortably, which are the
methods for the daily care, the maintenance of the ink unit etc.
Maintenance ................................................. 4-2
Precautions for Maintenance ...................... 4-2
About Cleaning Solution .............................. 4-2
Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces ................... 4-2
Cleaning the Platen ..................................... 4-2
Cleaning of pre-heater cover and
after cover ................................................... 4-3
Cleaning the Media Sensor ......................... 4-3
Cleaning the Media Press ........................... 4-4
About Maintenance MENU ........................... 4-5
Maintenance MENUs at-a-glance ............... 4-6
Maintaining the Capping Station ................... 4-7
Cleaning the Wiper and Cap ....................... 4-7
Washing the Ink Discharge Passage .......... 4-9
When the Machine Is Not Used for a Long Time
(Custody Wash) ........................................ 4-10
Cleaning the Ink Head
and the Area around It ................................ 4-12
When nozzle missing Cannot Be Solved ....4-13
Washing the Head Nozzle .........................4-13
Nozzle Recovery Function ................................. 4-14
Automatic Maintenance Function ................4-16
Setting the Refreshing level .......................4-16
Setting the Cleaning level ..........................4-16
Discarding waste ink ...................................4-17
For waste ink remaining management .......4-18
Adjust the waste ink ....................................4-19
Replacing consumables ..............................4-20
Replacing the wiper ...................................4-20
Replacing the Mist Fan Filter (H fan filter) .4-21
Replace the ink tank ..................................4-22
Replacing the cap absorber .......................4-23
Refilling antifreeze mixed water ..................4-24
Refill antifreeze mixed water ......................4-25
Chapter 4 Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintain the machine regularly or as necessary so that its
accuracy will be maintained and it can continue to be
used for a long time.
Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces
When the exterior surfaces of the machine are stained,
dampen a soft cloth with water or a neutral detergent
diluted with water, squeeze it, and wipe the surfaces with
the cloth.
Precautions for Maintenance
Pay attention to the following items when maintaining this
machine.
• When using cleaning solution for maintenance, be
sure to wear the supplied glove and protective
glasses.
• Never disassemble the machine.Disassembling it
can result in electric shock hazards or damage to
the machine.
Before maintenance, be sure to turn off the power
button and main power switch, and unplug the
power cable;otherwise, an unexpected accident
may occur.
• Prevent moisture from entering the
machine.Moisture inside the machine can cause
electric shock hazards or damage to the machine.
• To ensure stable ink jetting, it is necessary for the
machine to eject a small amount of ink (flushing)
regularly when a printing (outputting) operation
has not been performed for a long time.
• When the machine is not to be used for a long
time, turn off only the power button on the front
side, leave the main power switch at the side
turned ON (in the position of | ), and leave the
power cable connected.
Cleaning the Platen
The platen easily gets dirty with lint, paper dust, etc..
Wipe off conspicuous stains with a soft-hair brush, a dry
cloth, a paper towel, etc.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or any chemical
agent containing an abrasive.Such materials can
deteriorate or deform the surface of the cover.
• Do not apply a lubricant, etc. to any parts inside
the machine. Doing so can cause printing failure.
• Be careful that the cleaning solution, ink, etc. not
to stick to the cover because this may cause the
surface of the cover to deteriorate or deform.
About Cleaning Solution
Use the cleaning liquid dedicated for the ink being used.
Type of Ink
UV ink
4-2
Applicable maintenance washings
Washing liquid for maintenance (SPC-0568)
• When the platen is stained with ink, wipe it off with
a paper towel containing a small amount of
cleaning solution for maintenance.
• Before cleaning the platen, make sure that the
pre-heater has cooled adequately.
• When cleaning the platen, do not apply strong
force to the platen or wipe it with a hard cloth.
Doing so may damage or deform the platen,
causing poor printed image. If the deformed platen
is used, the media may meander and the print
head may be damaged.
Chapter 4 Maintenance
Cleaning of pre-heater cover and
after cover
The pre-heater cover and the after cover are easy to be
dirty because of the powder of the media etc.
If it shows dirt, wipe it with a soft cloth soaked in water or
waterish mild detergent and wrung.
• Before cleaning the cover, be sure to check that
the pre-heater temperature is low enough.
After cover
Cleaning the Media Sensor
The media sensors are located on the platen in the
backside (3 places) and the bottom surface of the head (1
place). When the sensor is covered with dust, etc., it may
cause false detection of media.
Using a cotton swab, remove the dust, etc. accumulated
on the surface of the sensor.
When cleaning the sensor on the lower surface of the
head is cleaned, move the carriage to the left end by the
operations of step 1 of P.4-12 “Cleaning the Ink Head and
the Area around It”, and clean it.
• Do not press against the sensor with the cotton
swab. Doing so could damage the sensor.
The backside of the machine
Media sensor
Pre-heater cover
The lower surface of the head
Media width sensor
4
2
4-3
Chapter 4 Maintenance
Cleaning the Media Press
When the media press is covered with lint, dust, etc., a
media cannot be fed normally during printing or dust
sticks to the nozzles, which may result in abnormal
printing.
Clean the media press regularly with a dry cloth or paper
towel.
If there is ink on the media press, wipe it away with a
clean stick dipped in washing liquid for maintenance.
• When using washing liquid for maintenance, be
sure to wipe it away completely so that none
remains on the media press.
Media press
4-4
About Maintenance MENU
This provides various settings for doing maintenance on the machine.
The following items can be set in Maintenance settings.
: Press this to select Maintenance MENU, or to switch to the
previous screen.
: Press this to use the maintenance function.
: Press this to switch to the next screen.
: Use these to select a setting item.
: Press this to confirm a setting, etc..
 Maintenance MENUs at-a-glance
4
 Press the
key to perform “Station maintenance”.
2
The Station MENU can be displayed easily without selecting [MENU]-[Maintenance] from Local.
Press the [SEL] key to display “TEST PRINT/CLEANING” for [FUNC2] , and then press the [FUNC2] key.
4-5
Maintenance MENUs at-a-glance
Item
Set value
Meaning
For carrying out maintenance on the carriage and station periphery.
Carriage Out
(
P.4-7)
Nozzle Wash
(
P.4-13)
Moves the carriage out, for carrying out cleaning of the cap periphery,
head, wipers, etc.
1 to 15min
Pump Tube Wash
(
P.4-9)
Station
Custody Wash
(
P.4-10)
Soaks the nozzle surfaces in maintenance cleaning fluid, for carrying
out recovery from nozzle missing or bent.
Executes washing of the suction pump tubes.
1 to 15min
Replace Wiper
(
P.4-20)
Carried out when the machine is going to be out of use for an extended
period. Washes the nozzles and tubes beforehand, to keep the
machine in fine condition.
Used when replacing the wiper. If the wiper is replaced, the number of
times the wiper was used that is managed in this device is reset.
For printing using another nozzle, if nozzle wash and so forth fail to effect recovery from nozzle missing, etc.
Nozzle Recovery
(
P.4-14)
PRINT
Used to print a pattern and to check and/or register clogged nozzles.
ENTRY
Registers the faulty nozzle identified by “PRINT”.
CLEAR
Resets a registered faulty nozzle.
CHECK
Checks recoverable printable conditions.
For having the various maintenance functions executed automatically. Set the execution interval for each
maintenance function.
Auto Maint.
(
P.4-16)
Sub Tank (
Air PG (
OFF/Lv.1/Lv.2/
Lv.3
For setting the activation interval for refresh.
Cleaning
OFF/Lv.1/Lv.2/
Lv.3
For setting the activation interval for head cleaning.
Used to charge ink and to solve the problems including ink errors and
nozzle missing .
P.5-4)
P.5-4)
Replace Ink Tank (
4-6
Refresh
Removes any air inside the print head causing poor discharge.
P.4-22)
Used to replace an ink tank and to reset the ink charge information.
Maintaining the Capping Station
Maintain the ink cap, wiper, etc. located in the capping
station. (Station maintenance)
3
4
Press
to select “CARRIAGE
OUT”, and press the
key.
Press
press the
to select “Station”, and
key.
• Press the [ENTER] key in the Execution Check
screen, and the carriage moves over the platen.
The ink cap and wiper function as follows.
• Wiper : It wipes off ink sticking to the head nozzles.
• Ink cap : It prevents the head nozzles from clogging due
to dryness.
As the machine is used repeatedly, the wiper and ink cap
gradually become dirty with ink, dust, etc.
If nozzle missing cannot be corrected even after head
cleaning (
P.2-19) has been performed, use a
Washing liquid for maintenance and clean stick.
Carriage
Tools required for Maintenance
• Washing liquid for maintenance (SPC-0568)
• Clean stick
(SPC-0527)
• Gloves
• Goggles
5
• Be sure to wear the supplied goggles and gloves
when maintaining the capping station.Otherwise,
you may get ink in your eyes.
• Do not move the carriage out of the capping
station by hand.When it is desirable to move the
carriage, press the [FUNC2] (TEST PRINT/
CLEANING) key to execute the carriage-out.
(
P.4-7Steps 1 to 2)
• Be sure to perform maintenance for the ink cap
and the wiper of capping station every day.
If you leave it dirty, dirt may adhere to the nozzle
surface, or, dust and dry ink may be rubbed
against the nozzle. It may cause discharge defect.
• While working, be careful to avoid subjecting the
capping station to direct sunlight. Ultraviolet light
will cure UV ink. Take measures to block sunlight,
such as closing the curtains on windows.
Open the right side maintenance cover.
(1) Rotate the screws under the right side
maintenance cover (for two positions) to the
left and remove them.
(2) Hold the bottom of the right side
maintenance cover and pull it to the front.
(3) While pulling the right side maintenance
cover downward, remove it.
• If the right side maintenance cover is hard to
remove, use the supplied screwdriver.
Right side
maintenance
Screw
Cleaning the Wiper and Cap
It is recommended that the wiper and cap be cleaned
frequently in order to maintain the high image quality of
the machine and keep the machine itself in good working
order.
• When work is complete at the end of the day,
clean the wipers and surrounding areas.
• Replace the wiper with a new one when it is
extremely dirty or bent.(
P.4-20)
• When cleaning the wiper, be careful that lint from
the clean stick does not get left on the
wiper.Remaining lint may cause image quality to
deteriorate.
1
Press the
and press the
2
Press
press the
6
Remove the wiper.
4
• Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its
both ends.
Projection
2
(TEST PRINT/CLEANING),
key in Local.
to select “Station”, and
key.
• The Station MENU appears.
4-7
7
Clean the wiper and bracket.
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the wiper and bracket
with a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for
maintenance.
Wipe off so that cleaning solution for maintenance
will not remain.
10
Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber
cover.
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber and cap
rubber cover with a clean stick dipped in cleaning
solution for maintenance.
Wipe off so that cleaning solution for maintenance
will not remain.
Wiper
Bracket
8
Clean the wiper cleaner.
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the wiper cleaner with
a clean stick dipped in cleaning solution for
maintenance.
Wipe off so that cleaning solution for maintenance
will not remain.
Cap rubber
11
Cap rubber cover
Close the right side maintenance cover
then press the
key.
• After its initial operation, the machine returns to
step1.
Performing the Station without
[FUNC2] (TEST PRINT/CLEANING) key
wiper cleaner
9
Set the wiper at the original position.
• Insert the wiper by holding both ends of the wiper.
You can select Station by using the [FUNC1] (MENU) key
in the Local without pressing the [FUNC2] (TEST PRINT/
CLEANING) key.
(1) Press the [FUNC1] (MENU) key in Local.
(2) Press [][] to select “Maintenance”, and press the
[ENTER] key.
(3) Press [][] to select “Station”, and press the
[ENTER] key.
• The Station MENU appears. Then proceed to step 3.
4-8
Washing the Ink Discharge Passage
Wash the ink discharge passage on a regular basis (once
every 2 - 3 months) to prevent ink coagulation from
clogging the passage.
1
Press the
and press the
2
Press
press the
5
Suction the cleaning solution into a
syringe and squirt about three syringes
worth of solution into each cap.
6
Close the right side maintenance cover
and press the
key.
(TEST PRINT/CLEANING),
key in Local.
to select “Station”, and
key.
• The Station MENU appears.
3
Press
to select “Pump Tube
Wash”, and press the
key.
• Press the [ENTER] key in the Execution Check
screen, and the carriage moves over the platen.
• Dry suction operation is performed repeatedly
until the washing work is completed.
• After running a dry suction for a certain period of
time?the screen returns to step2.
Carriage
4
Open the right side maintenance cover.
(1) Rotate the screws under the right side
maintenance cover (for two positions) to the
left and remove them.
(2) Hold the bottom of the right side
maintenance cover and pull it to the front.
(3) While pulling the right side maintenance
cover downward, remove it.
• If the right side maintenance cover is hard to
remove, use the supplied screwdriver.
Right side
maintenance cover
4
Screw
2
4-9
When the Machine Is Not Used for a
Long Time (Custody Wash)
Right side
maintenance cover
When the machine is not going to be used for a week or
more, use the cleaning function for custody to clean the
head nozzles and ink discharge passage.After this, keep
the machine in custody.
Check the items on the right beforehand.
Screw
Is [NEAR END] or [INK END] displayed?
• The cleaning solution or ink is absorbed when the nozzles
are washed.
At this time, if the state of "no ink" or "almost no ink" is
detected, the nozzle washing operation cannot start.
• Refill ink.
5
(1) Open the right maintenance cover then pull
out it by holding projections at both ends of
the wiper.
(2) Clean the wiper and bracket with a clean
stick dipped in maintenance washing liquid
for maintenance. (SPC-0568: Washing liquid
for maintenance)
• Wipe off so that maintenance washing liquid
• Be sure to use the dedicated washing liquid for
maintenance (SPC-0568).
1
Press the
and press the
2
Press
press the
(TEST PRINT/CLEANING),
key in Local.
to select “Station”, and
key.
for maintenance will not remain.
(3) Insert it in the original position by holding the
projections at both ends of the wiper.
• The Station MENU appears.
3
Press
and press the
Clean the wiper and the bracket, and press
the
key.
to select “Custody Wash”,
key.
Projection
• Press the [ENTER] key in the Execution Check
screen, and the carriage moves over the platen.
Carriage
• Until wiper/ bracket cleaning is competed, [Please
clean the wiper.] is displayed on the screen. After
the work up to the step 5 is completed, press the
[ENTER] key.
4
Open the right side maintenance cover.
(1) Rotate the screws under the right side
maintenance cover (for two positions) to the
left and remove them.
(2) Hold the bottom of the right side
maintenance cover and pull it to the front.
(3) While pulling the right side maintenance
cover downward, remove it.
6
Clean the cap rubber and cap rubber cover
and press the
key.
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber and cap
rubber cover with a clean stick dipped in cleaning
solution for maintenance. Wipe off so that
cleaning solution for maintenance will not remain.
• At this time, the discharge passage is cleaned
automatically.
• If the right side maintenance cover is hard to
remove, use the supplied screwdriver.
Cap rubber
4-10
Cap rubber cover
7
Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for
maintenance, using a dropper.
• Fill the cap with the cleaning solution just before
the solution overflows from the cap.
10
Close the right side maintenance cover
and press the
key.
• After the idle absorbing operation has been
performed for 30 seconds, the screen returns to
step2.
• Until washing liquid is filled, [Fill the liquid.] is
displayed on the screen.
8
Close the right maintenance cover,
and press the
key.
• The nozzles are washed.
• When the nozzles have been completely washed,
the head moves onto the platen.
9
Suction the cleaning solution into a
syringe and squirt about three syringes
worth of solution into each cap.
4
2
4-11
Cleaning the Ink Head
and the Area around It
6
Wipe ink sticking to the side of the head off
with a clean stick.
• Never rub the nozzles.
Clean the side surface of the head (shown in
deep gray) with a clean stick.
Because the ink head employs a very precise
mechanism, due care needs to be taken when it is
cleaned.
Using a clean stick, etc., rub off gelatinous ink or dust that
may stick to the lower part of the slider and the area
around the ink head.In doing so, never rub the nozzles of
the head.
Tools required for cleaning
• Clean stick (SPC-0527)
• Gloves
• Goggles
• Be sure to wear the attached goggles and gloves
when cleaning the area around the ink
head.Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes.
• The ink contains organic solvent.If you get the ink
on your skin or in your eyes, wash it away with
plenty of water immediately.
1
Press the
and press the
2
Press
press the
Clean with a clean stick or
a waste cloth.
The nozzle part (Never touch it.)
7
(TEST PRINT/CLEANING),
key in Local.
to select “Station”, and
key.
Press
to select “CARRIAGE
OUT”, and press the
key.
4
Press
to select “HEAD
MAINTENANCE”, and press the
key.
• If there is any ink stuck on the rear side of the
bottom surface of the UV lamp, apply the cleaning
solution for maintenance to a clean stick and wipe
the ink away.
Wipe off so that cleaning solution for maintenance
will not remain.
• When cleaning, do not rub forcefully. Doing so can
damage UV lamps.
• The Station MENU appears.
3
Clean the bottom surface of the UV lamp.
• Press the [ENTER] key in the Execution Check
screen, and the carriage moves to the left end of
this machine.
5
Remove the left side maintenance cover.
(1) Rotate the screws under the left side
maintenance cover (for three positions) to
the left and remove them.
(2) Hold the bottom of the left maintenance
cover, and pull the cover toward you from
below to remove the cover.
• If the left side maintenance cover is hard to
remove, use the supplied screwdriver.
Left side
Rotate it left.
Screw
4-12
8
After the cleaning, close the left side
maintenance cover then press the
key.
• After its initial operation, the machine returns to
Local.
When nozzle missing
Cannot Be Solved
4
When nozzle missing cannot be solved even after the
head cleaning (
P.2-19) has been done, perform the
following three functions:
Nozzle Wash
• Wash the head nozzle. (
Nozzle
Recovery
• Alternative nozzles for printing, when
nozzles missing can not be improved.
(
P.4-14)
Sub Tank
• Fill the head with ink. (
P.4-13)
P.5-4)
Open the right side maintenance cover.
(1) Rotate the screws under the right side
maintenance cover (for three positions) to
the left and remove them.
(2) Hold the bottom of the right side
maintenance cover and pull it to the front.
(3) While pulling the right side maintenance
cover downward, remove it.
• If the right side maintenance cover is hard to
remove, use the supplied screwdriver.
Right side
maintenance cover
Washing the Head Nozzle
Perform cleaning of the nozzles in the heads to prevent
them being clogged with coagulated ink.
1
Press the
and press the
2
Press
press the
(TEST PRINT/CLEANING),
key in Local.
to select “Station”, and
key.
• The Station MENU appears.
3
Press
and press the
Screw
5
Clean the wiper and the bracket, and press
the
key.
(1) Pull out it by holding projections at both ends
of the wiper.
(2) Clean the wiper and bracket with a clean
stick dipped in maintenance washing liquid
for maintenance. (SPC-0568: Washing liquid
for maintenance)
• Wipe off so that maintenance washing liquid
to select “Nozzle Wash”,
key.
• Press the [ENTER] key in the Execution Check
screen, and the carriage moves over the platen.
for maintenance will not remain.
(3) Insert it in the original position by holding the
projections at both ends of the wiper.
Projection
Carriage
4
6
Clean the cap rubber , and press the
key.
• Wipe off the ink sticking to the cap rubber with a
clean stick dipped in maintenance washing liquid
for maintenance.
• Wipe off so that maintenance washing liquid for
maintenance will not remain.
• At this time, the discharge passage is cleaned
automatically.
4-13
2
7
Fill up the cap with cleaning solution for
maintenance, using a dropper.
• Fill the cap with the cleaning solution just before
the solution overflows from the cap.
Nozzle Recovery Function
Nozzle Recovery: When nozzles missing can not be
improved at specific points, other good nozzles can be
used as alternatives for printing.
Print the nozzle pattern
Used to print a pattern and to check and/or register
clogged nozzles.
1
2
Press the
(MENU) in Local.
Press
and press the
to select “Maintenance”,
key.
• Maintenance MENU appears.
8
Close the right side maintenance cover
and press the
key.
• Perform the capping operation and wait 1 minute.
• The display provides a countdown display.
• When the resting time has passed, the machine
absorbs the cleaning solution filled in the cap, and
performs cleaning. Then the machine returns to
the display in step 2.
• When nozzle missing is not cleared even after this
washing is carried out several times, contact the
distributor in your region or our service office.
3
Press
to select “Nozzle
Recovery”, and press the
key.
4
5
Press the
6
Press the
key.
Press
to select desired head(s)
(H1-2/H3-4), and press the
key.
key twice.
• Printing of the nozzle pattern will start.
• Select “ENTRY” then “Move to select of the
Nozzle line (Step 5) without drawing a pattern”
Overhead view
Nozzle pattern of Head 1 and 2
H1-A
H1-B
H1-C
H1-D
H2-A
H2-B
H2-C
H2-D
• Set a media of more than 210mm put horizontally.
If a media with narrow width is set, printing will
only be conducted to midway.
4-14
7
Select the Nozzle line that needs Nozzle
Recovery by pressing
, and press
key.
Head No.
(H1 to H2)
9
Press the
end the setting.
• Up to 10 nozzles can be registered per 1 nozzle
line.
• Even if you use this function, time required for
drawing does not change.
• The nozzle recovery is not reflected if printing is
performed under the following conditions:
Nozzle line
Resolution
300x600
8
Register the Nozzle number that needs
Nozzle Recovery and then press
key.
(1) Select the registration number from 1 to 10
by pressing [][] key and press the
[ENTER] key.
(2) Register the nozzle number that needs
recovery by pressing [][] key and press
the [ENTER] key.
key several times to
Pass
2 pass
Scan speed
Normal
Check the print condition for which
nozzle recovery cannot be performed
Depending on the nozzle registered, there is the mode not
reflected by “RECOVERY”.
Check the unrecoverable print conditions with the check
function.
• If there are many registered nozzles, it takes time
to display the check result.
1
2
Press the
Press
and press the
(MENU) in Local.
to select “Maintenance”,
key.
• Maintenance MENU appears.
Recovery nozzle No. or OFF
Registration number : 1 to 10
Example of nozzle to be recovered
Nozzle missing
No.184
Nozzle missing
No.128
3
Press
to select “Nozzle
Recovery”, and press the
key.
4
Press
press the
to select “CHECK”, and
key.
• The mode for which nozzle recovery is invalid is
displayed.
• If there is no mode for which nozzle recovery is
invalid, “NONE” is displayed.
5
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
4
Nozzle number
2
Nozzle missing No.16
Registration Recovery
number
Nozzle No.
State
1
16
2
128
Target for nozzle recovery
Target for nozzle recovery
3
184
Target for nozzle recovery
4
OFF
No registration
5
OFF
No registration
4-15
Clear the set value
1
2
Press the
Press
and press the
Setting the Refreshing level
(MENU) in Local.
to select “Maintenance”,
key.
• Maintenance MENU appears.
3
Press
to select “Nozzle
Recovery”, and press the
key.
4
Press
press the
5
Press
and
(>>)
(<<)
to selet the Nozzle line that need clear, and
press the
key.
to select “CLEAR”, and
key.
• A clearconfirmation message appears.
6
7
Press the
Press the
end the setting.
key.
key several times to
Automatic Maintenance Function
To use this machine comfortably, you can set various
maintenances to be performed automatically.
Here, set performing intervals of various automatic
maintenances.
You can prevent troubles such as ink clogging by
performing automatic maintenance periodically (automatic
maintenance function).
For the Auto Maint. functions, the following items can be
set:
• When you perform maintenance manually, after
manual maintenance is completed and when time
set with the automatic maintenance function has
passed, maintenance starts automatically.
Function name
Descriptions
Refresh
Sets the refresh level.
Cleaning
Sets the head cleaning level.
• If an ink tank error occurs, the operation set by the
Automatic Maintenance function is not performed.
Release the error. (
P.5-12)
• During the execution of automatic maintenance,
ink flows into the waste ink tank. Check the
amount of ink in the waste ink tank every day, and
discard the ink if necessary. (
P.4-17)
4-16
For nozzle clogging prevention, set the amount of some
ink to be discharged from the nozzle.
1
2
Press the
Press
and press the
(MENU) in Local.
to select “Maintenance”,
key.
• Maintenance MENU appears.
3
Press
and press the
4
5
Press the
to select “Auto Maint.”,
key.
key.
• “Refresh” will be selected.
Press
press the
to set the refresh level, and
key.
• Set value : OFF/Lv.1/Lv.2/Lv.3
6
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
Setting the Cleaning level
The head cleaning level is set.
1
2
Press the
Press
and press the
(MENU) in Local.
to select “Maintenance”,
key.
• Maintenance MENU appears.
3
Press
and press the
to select “Auto Maint.”,
key.
4
Press
press the
to select “Cleaning”, and
key.
5
Press
to select the cleaning level,
and press the
key.
• Set value : OFF/Lv.1/Lv.2/Lv.3
6
Press
and press the
to select the cleaning type,
key.
• Set value : Soft/ Normal/ Hard
7
Press the
end the setting.
key several times to
Discarding waste ink
3
• Reinsert the tube pulled out.
• Discard the waste ink in the waste ink tank every
day. If left for a long time, the ink in the waste ink
tank may be cured or overflow.
• When disposing of the waste ink, be sure to wear
attached goggles and gloves to perform the work.
Otherwise, you may get ink in your eyes.
• If you get the ink on your skin or in your eyes,
wash it away with plenty of water immediately.
1
Return the empty waste ink tank to the
original position.
Remove the waste ink tank.
• Pull out the tube inserted into the waste ink tank,
and take out the waste ink tank.
• When pulling out the tube, ink may drop from the
tip of the tube. Wipe the tube with waste cloth and
cover the tip before starting work.
4
Reset the waste ink counter.
(1) Press [SEL] key twice to display the (WASTE
INK) to [FUNC2]
(2) Press [FUNC2] (WASTE INK)
(3) Press [FUNC2] (RESET)
(4) Press [ENTER] key
Waste ink tank cover
2
Move waste ink to a polyethylene tank.
• Move waste ink pooled in the waste ink tank to
another polyethylene tank.
4
• Request the treatment of waste ink you moved to
a polyethylene tank for an industrial waste
disposal contractor.
• A part of the ingredients (photo polymerization
initiator) has toxicity against aquatic organisms.
Please prevent leakage flow to natural water
systems (river, etc.) and domestic sewages (toilet,
road, etc.)
• Store the plastic container containing the waste
ink out of the sun. Otherwise, the waste ink may
cure.
2
4-17
For waste ink remaining management
In this machine informing the remaining amount of the waste ink tank (as a guide) \^on the display.
Amount of waste ink
0-9% of the waste ink has accumulated in the
tank
10-29% of the waste ink has accumulated in
the tank
30-49% of the waste ink has accumulated in
the tank
50-69% (NEAR FULL)
Waste ink is nealy full. Recommend to discard
as soon as possible.
70%- (FULL)
Waste ink tank is full. Dispose waste ink
promptly.
For the operation limitation by the amount of waste ink
According to the amount of waste ink that has accumulated in the waste ink tank, there are items that will not be able to
operate in this machine.
Discarding waste ink diligently is recomended.
Error Message
4-18
Operation restriction
Solution
No
It can be used as they are, but waste ink
tank would be immediately full.
Dispose the waste ink as soon as possible.
Dispose of waste ink according to regional
laws and regulations.
Following operations will not be
activated.
• Operation using ink
• Print
• Remote transition
• If occurs during printing, transit to
local after printing completion
Emptying the waste ink tank referring to the
manual Chapter 4 "Discarding waste ink"
Then, please reset the waste ink tank.
Dispose of waste ink according to regional
laws and regulations.
Adjust the waste ink
Amount of waste ink that is displayed on the display is
only a "guideline".
The amount may be different from the amount acutally
accumulated.
1
Press
key twice to display the
(WASTE INK) to [FUNC2]
2
3
Press
Press
waste ink
(WASTE INK)
to adjust the amount of
• Adjust to match the actual amount of waste ink.
Set to 0%
Set to 10%
Set to 30%
Set to 50%
Set to 70%
4
Press
key
4
2
4-19
Replacing consumables
7
Insert a new wiper.
8
Close the right side maintenance cover
and press the
key.
• Insert a new wiper by holding its both ends.
• There is no direction to the wipers. They can be
inserted with either side facing forward.
Replacing the wiper
The wiper is consumable.When the warning message
"Replace a WIPER" is displayed, it is necessary to
replace the wiper, immediately replace the wiper with a
new one.
Also, wipe ink sticking to the lower surface of the wiper
cleaner off.
• A cleaning wiper (SPA-0193) is an option.Buy one
through the dealer in your region or at our service
office.
1
Press the
Local.
2
3
Press the
Press
press the
to select “Station”, and
key.
4
Press
and press the
to select “Replace Wiper”,
key.
5
Press the
(TEST PRINT/CLEANING) in
• After its initial operation, the machine returns to
Local.
key.
key.
• The carriage moves onto the platen.
• The number of times when the wiper was used is
reset.
• Until the replacement work is completed,
[COMPLETED] is displayed on the screen. After
the work up to the Step 3 is completed and you
close the right side maintenance cover, press the
[ENTER] key.
6
Open the rght maintenance cover then
remove the wiper.
• Pull out the wiper by holding the protrusions at its
both ends.
Projection
4-20
Replacing the Mist Fan Filter (H fan
filter)
5
• Remove the screw on the H fan filter cover before
removing the cover.
Replace it once a month.
1
2
Press the
and press the
Press
press the
Remove the H fan filter cover at the right
side of the carriage.
(TEST PRINT/CLEANING),
key in Local.
to select “Station”, and
key.
• The Station MENU appears.
3
Claw
Press
to select “CARRIAGE
OUT”, and press the
key twice.
H fan filter cover
• The carriage moves onto the platen.
6
Remove the used H fan filter cover.
H fan filter
Carriage
4
H fan filter cover
Open the right side maintenance cover.
(1) Rotate the screws under the right side
maintenance cover (for two positions) to the
left and remove them.
(2) Hold the bottom of the right side
maintenance cover and pull it to the front.
(3) While pulling the right side maintenance
cover downward, remove it.
7
Mount a new H fan filter (SPC-0766).
• Align the hole in the H fan filter with the screw
hole.
• If the right side maintenance cover is hard to
remove, use the supplied screwdriver.
Right side
maintenance cover
4
new H fan filter
Screw
8
Return the H fan filter cover to the original
status.
9
Close the right side maintenance cover,
and press the
key.
2
• Ink at printing adheres to the H fan filter ASSY.
When replacing the filter, it is recommended to
perform the work with a sheet of paper placed.
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(1) Remove the ink filter attached to the ink tank.
Replace the ink tank
• Loosen the joints on the top of the ink filter,
and remove the filter.
To keep the ink in good quality in the ink tank, you need to
replace the ink tank annually. When an appropriate
warning message appears, be sure to replace tank in the
following procedure:
Joint
• Be sure to wear the accompanying gloves and
protective goggles before working. The ink may
get in your eyes.
1
2
3
4
Press the
Press
and press the
Ink filter
(MENU) in LOCAL.
(2) Remove the ink tank.
to select [Maintenance],
key.
• Take care not to tilt the ink tank greatly when
removing the tank. It may cause ink leakage
from the cap.
Press
to select [Replace Ink
Tank], and press the
key.
Ink filter unit
Press
to select a desired ink
tank, and press the
key.
• The display shows a confirmation screen
prompting to replace the ink tank and the type and
the expiration date (year and month) of the ink
contained in the ink tank to be replaced.
5
If there is no problem on the confirmation
screen, press the
key.
• This resets the ink charge information embedded
in this machine.
6
Remove the ink maintenance cover for the
ink tank selected in step 4.
Ink tank
• Loosen the screws attached to the ink
maintenance cover both sides, remove the screw
that is attached to the top surface.
(3) Set a new ink tank, and mount the ink filter.
• Tighten the joints on the top of the ink filter.
• Do not tighten the joint too much. Otherwise, the
filter might be damaged. Be careful.
• Do not pour the ink remaining in the removed ink
tank into the new tank.
• Request that an industrial waste disposal
company process the disposal ink.
• When the tube and cover are in contact, there are
times when the amount of ink can not be
accurately detected. So as not to contact to the
utmost as shown in the figure below, please be
careful for the direction of the joint.
Screw
Ink maintenance
cover
Screw
7
4-22
Replace the ink tank.
• Cover the surrounding area with waste cloth for
protection against dirt before changing the ink
tank.
8
Refer to “Fill ink in the ink tank and
charging” on P.1-10, and refill with new ink.
Replacing the cap absorber
Replace once a year or when ink is adhering to
approximately 50% of absorber surface.
1
Press the
and press the
2
Press
press the
5
Remove the plates (front and rear)
retaining the absorber.
(TEST PRINT/CLEANING),
key in Local.
to select “Station”, and
key.
• The Station MENU appears.
3
Plate
Press
to select “CARRIAGE
OUT”, and press the
key twice.
• The carriage moves onto the platen.
6
Carriage
4
Install a new absorber.
Absorber
Open the right side maintenance cover.
(1) Rotate the screws under the right side
maintenance cover (for two positions) to the
left and remove them.
(2) Hold the bottom of the right side
maintenance cover and pull it to the front.
(3) While pulling the right side maintenance
cover downward, remove it.
• If the right side maintenance cover is hard to
remove, use the supplied screwdriver.
7
Tighten the screws while pressing in.
8
Close the right side maintenance cover,
and press the
key.
Right side
maintenance cover
4
Screw
2
4-23
Refilling antifreeze
mixed water
 Precautions in handling the antifreeze liquid
• Be sure to wear goggle and gloves for handling
the antifreeze liquid.
To cool the LED UV unit, put antifreeze mixed water into
the cooling water tank in the cooling device.
Cooling device
 Note on refill
• When only water is supplied to the cooling water
tank without antifreeze liquid, it may damage the
UV unit by freeze.
• When only antifreeze liquid is supplied to the
cooling water tank without water, the machine
does not work properly, and may cause an error.
• If water in the cooling water tank frequently
becomes insufficient, contact a distributor in your
district or our office.
• Dispose of the waste water mixed with antifreeze
liquid pursuant to the regulations of your district.
 Note on antifreeze mixed water
To make mixed water, be sure to use the potable
water meeting one of the following conditions:
• Calcium conten t:
1 mg/100 ml (10 mg/L) or less
• Hardness : 60 mg/L or less
• Distilled water (Purified water)
• Water and antifreeze liquid compound ratio should
be 2(water) to 1(Antifreeze liquid).
Or use our specialized antifreeze mixed water
(SPC-0783).
• Use it within one week when you make mixed
water. The mixed water that one week or more
passed after it makes it is never used for this
machine regardless of use/unused.
Moreover, do not add to the mixted water newly
made.
4-24
• Use the recommended antifreeze liquid(SPC0394) by Mimaki. If not, the cooling device may be
broken. (Supplied antifreeze liquid :1000cc x 2
bottles)
• Do not touch the antifreeze liquid directly. If the
antifreeze liquid settles on your skin or clothes,
immediately wash it off with soap and water. If you
get antifreeze liquid in your eyes, immediately
wash your eyes with a lot of clean water. Then,
consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• Store antifreeze liquid in a dark and cold place.
• Store antifreeze liquid in a place that is out of the
reach of children.
• When discarding antifreeze liquid which is no
longer needed, entrust them to an industrial waste
disposal contractor, clarifying their contents.
• Before using antifreeze liquid, be sure to read the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
• Prepare a tank with a cap to put in the waste water
from cooling water tank.
• When water in the cooling water tank is low, a
worning message “WATER LACK” is displayed. In
this case, refill water in the same way shown as
the next page.
Refill antifreeze mixed water
If an error of lack of water, refill antifreeze mixed water. To
fill up its capacity, about 200cc refill is required.
1
Made mixed water (antifreeze liquid: 1,
water: 2) in the attached reservoir and
move it to the attached syringe.
2
Uncover the feed-water inlet and the air
vent.
feed-water inlet
air vent cover
3
Refill antifreeze mixed water.
• Fill the antifreeze mixed water from the feedwater inlet.
• Fill it up seeing the water gauge on the back of
this machine. Displaying red on the water gauge
indicates full.
4
2
Water gauge
• Be aware that if you put in too much antifreeze
mixed water, it may leak from the cooling water
tank.
4
Close the feed-water inlet and the air purge
cover.
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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
This chapter
describes the corrective measures to be taken for a phenomenon suspected to be trouble and the procedures to clear the error number displayed on the LCD.
Troubleshooting................................................................................5-2
Power does not turn on ....................................................................5-2
The machine does not start printing .................................................5-2
Media get jammed / media is soiled .................................................5-3
Image quality is poor ........................................................................5-3
Nozzle is clogged .............................................................................5-3
Ink tank warning appears .................................................................5-4
If an error related to the Sub Tank occurs (Error 618 to 61b)...........5-4
If nozzle missing due to color mixture of ink or aeration...................5-4
When media heaves up at feeding ...................................................5-6
Warning / Error Messages................................................................5-7
Warning messages...........................................................................5-7
Error messages ..............................................................................5-12
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Take appropriate actions as described below before taking the trouble as a failure.
If still the problem is not solved after troubleshooting, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI.
Power does not turn on
In most cases, this is due to improper connection of the power cable for the machine or computer. Check that the power
cable is connected properly.
Has the power cable been connected between
the machine and a power plug socket ?
No
Securely connect the power cable.
Is the main switch ON ?
No
Turn on the main switch. (
Is the power button located on the front of
machine "ON" ?
No
Turn on the power button on the front of the
machine.
P.2-3)
The machine does not start printing
This occurs when the data is not being transmitted to the machine properly.
It can also occur when the printing function does not work properly or the media is not set correctly.
Is the correct interface cable used ?
No
Use the cable exclusive for the device.
Is the interface cable properly connected ?
No
Securely connect the interface cable.
No
Add ink to the ink tank, and perform ink charge.
(
P.1-10)
Yes
Is the message on the display indicating that
INKEND ?
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Media get jammed / media is soiled
Media jamming or stained media is considered to be due to the use of an unsuitable media or improper setting of media.
Is a recommended media used ?
No
Use recommended media.
Is the media not curled or bent ends ?
No
Avoid using any media with curls or bent ends.
No
Adjust the distance between the media and the
head will be 1.5 mm to 2 mm. (
P.2-4)
No
Use a take-up device (
P.2-7 step 11) or reload the media on the machine. (
P.2-4)
Yes
Is the height of the head proper?
Yes
Is the media hanging down along the platen ?
1
 If the media gets clogged, perform the work below:
Open the front cover and
raise the clamp lever.
Remove the clogged media.
Close the front cover.
2
Image quality is poor
This section describes the corrective actions to be taken in case the image quality is not satisfactory.
Take remedy for particular problems with image quality. If the remedy does not work, contact your dealer or an office of
MIMAKI.
Phenomenon
White lines / blur / dark stripes (in the direction of travel of the heads)
Measures
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Execute the head cleaning. (
P.2-19)
Perform maintenance of the inside of the station. (
P.4-7)
Execute the [MEDIA COMP.] function. (
P.4-12)
If any pieces of paper or dust is attached on the path of the heads such
as media press, remove it.
Characters are double- or triple-printed in
the media feed direction
(1) Execute the [MEDIA COMP.] function. (
Disagreement in print positions between
outward trip and homeward trip
(1) Execute the [DROP POSITION] function. (
Ink drops falling on media during printing
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
2
P.2-20)
P.2-21)
Execute the wiper cleaning. (
P.4-7)
Execute the ink cap cleaning. (
P.4-7)
Clean around the head. (
P.4-12)
Execute the head cleaning [Normal]. (
P.2-19)
Set a shorter interval of Interval Wiping operation. (
2
P.3-11)
Nozzle is clogged
When nozzle missing is not dissolved even after the head cleaning referring to P.2-19, make sure the following operations.
5
 Maintenance the sub tank by the operations of P.5-4
 Carry out air ventilation by the operations of P.5-4
 Wash the head nozzle by the operations of P.4-13.
 Recovery the nozzle by the operations of P.4-14.
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Ink tank warning appears
If an ink tank trouble is detected, a warning message
appears.
None of printing, cleaning and all the other operations that
use ink is available.
If an abnormality occurs, perform the following
procedures:
• Check the ink amount in the ink tank and if the ink amount
is not enough, add ink.
• Once ink tank trouble is displayed, do not leave
the ink bottle without replacing it for a long time;
otherwise, the machine will lose the nozzle
missing prevention function.
If nozzles are clogged, the machine must be
repaired by MIMAKI's service engineer.
Displaying the description of ink bottle
trouble
If nozzle missing due to color mixture
of ink or aeration
If nozzle missing occurs due to color mixture of ink in the
head or aeration, push ink or air in the head out from the
port.
• Ink may drop from the nozzle during air
ventilation. An operator should not leave this
machine during air ventilation.
1
2
Press the
key in Local.
Press
and press the
(MENU) in Local.
to select “Maintenance”,
key.
• Maintenance MENU appears.
3
Press
press the
to select “Air PG”, and
key.
• The station moves downward to the empty
absorption position.
• When it lowers to the empty absorption position,
“Open Cover” is displayed on the screen.
The contents of ink bottle error are confirmable by the
following operations.
1
Press the
4
5
Open the right lower maintenance cover.
Open the maintenance cover before the
carriage.
If an error related to the Sub Tank
occurs (Error 618 to 61b)
The Error 618 to 61b are related to the sub tank.
Execute following procedures when an error about sub
tank occurs, or when the nozzle is not unclogged after
cleaning.
1
2
Press the
Maintenance cover
• After the work has been completed, attach the
removed cover as soon as possible. If you leave it
for a long time, UV light may affect ink.
(MENU) in Local.
Press
and press the
to select “Maintenance”,
key.
6
Cover the rail part before the station with a
waste cloth etc.
• Maintenance MENU appears.
3
4
Press
press the
5
Press
the
Press the
to select “Sub Tank”, and
key.
key.
• Discharge the ink in the sub tank, and charge ink
into the tank.
• When the charging into the sub tank is completed,
the air purging selection screen appears.
to select action, and press
key.
• Select “Execute” to move to the air purge menu.
• Select “Completed” to perform head cleaning.
5-4
• Be sure to cover the rail part before performing
the work. If ink drops on the rail part, ink will be
hardened and it may cause the operation defect.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
7
8
Press the
key.
• It informs of ◎ ahead of the selected item. Press
the [ENTER] key after confirming ◎ is attached
ahead of “Start”.
Remove the cap of the ink port and set the
air purge jig.
Press
“END”.
to select “RETRY” or
• To finish work, select “END”, press the A key, and
proceed to step 13.
• To continue work, select “RETRY”, press the
[ENTER] key, and follow the steps 8 through 11.
Press the
key on the start
confirmation screen.
Micropositive pressure starts.
9
13
14
Wipe ink adhering to the ink port with a
waste cloth and remove the waste cloth
covering the rail.
• Wipe ink adhering to the ink port. Otherwise, it
may cause the operation defect.
1
• When the valve is hard to open, use the attached
longnose pliers and open.
10
Discharge ink or purge air from inkport.
15
(1) Press [FUNC2]().
• Discharging of ink and air (positive pressure
status) starts.
• In the positive pressure status, [PURGE]
appears on the display.
(2) When the discharging is completed, press
[FUNC2]() to reduce the momentum of
discharging (micropositive pressure status).
Close the maintenance cover before the
carriage and the right lower maintenance
cover of this machine. Then, press the
key.
2
• Cleaning starts automatically. Wait for a while
until cleaning has been completed.
16
Press
end the setting.
the key several times to
2
• Every time [FUNC2]() is pressed, the
status switches between micropositive
pressure and positive pressure.
• In the micropositive pressure status, [-----] is
displayed on the display.
• After 30 seconds remaining in positive
pressure state, it automatically states
micropositive pressure.
11
Make sure the display of “Please wait” is
off from the display.
12
Remove the jig from the ink port, and cap
the ink port.
2
• It is recommended to remove the jig in the
micropositive pressure status to prevent ink from
spouting.
• The machine supplies ink into the sub tank
containing less ink. Wait for a while until the
display changes.
• To continue work, follow the steps 10 and 11.
5
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
When media heaves up at feeding
We call the status of heaving media at feeding “cockling”.
When media cockling occurs, check the following items:
Note/ checking items
5-6
Measures
Checking media set status
(1) Check that the media is set straight and reset it.
Adjusting heater temperature
(1) Upper pre-heaters’ temperatures.
Media feeding
(1) For roll media, feed the media by about tens of centimeters to one
meter.
(2) For leaf media, press [][] and perform feed/ back feed.
Do not leave the media in the heater warming
status
(1) Do not start printing with the media cockled because it may cause
media jam.
Heighten the head
(1) For the thick media, make the head gap higher before printing.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Warning / Error Messages
If some trouble occurs, the buzzer sounds and the display shows a corresponding error message.
Take an appropriate remedy for the displayed error.
Warning messages
Errors when performing operations
Message
Cause
Solution
ERROR 901
INVALID OPERATION
Operation error
• Return to the LOCAL screen, check the
error status, and take appropriate
actions.
ERROR 902
DATA REMAIN
There remains received data that has not
yet been printed.
• Execute the data clear function.
(
P.2-22)
The media is not wide or long enough for
printing.
• If the media width is decreased because
the origin is moved, shift the origin to the
right to increase the effective media width.
• Replace the media with one having
enough width or length.
ERROR 90f
PRINT AREA SHORT
1
Errors when ink charging is performed
Message
Cause
2
Solution
INK IC Expiration
CHARGE ANYWAY?
The expiration date for the inserted IC chip
has passed.
IC Expiration:1MONTH
CHARGE ANYWAY?
The expiration date of the inserted IC chip
has passed (one month has passed after
the specified expiration date).
IC Expiration:2MONTH
CANNOT CHARGE
The expiration date of the inserted IC chip
has passed (two months have passed after
the specified expiration date).).
• Insert the IC chip of the ink bottle which
has not passed its expiration date.
WRONG INK IC
CANNOT CHARGE
The IC chip cannot be read normally.
• Remove the IC chip and insert it again.
INK IC ALREADY USED
CANNOT CHARGE
An IC chip that has already been charged
was inserted.
• Install the new IC chip.
INK TYPE
CANNOT CHARGE
The type of ink on the inserted IC chip is
different from the ink in the bottle.
• Check the type of ink on both the IC chip
and the ink bottle.
INK COLOR
CANNOT CHARGE
The color of ink on the inserted IC chip is
different from the ink in the bottle.
• Check the color of ink on both the IC chip
and the ink bottle.
• Check the color of the ink bottle.
Expiration
CHARGE ANYWAY?
The expiration date of the ink currently in
use has passed.
Expiration:1MONTH
CHARGE ANYWAY?
The expiration date of the ink currently in
use has passed. (one month has passed
after the specified expiration date).
Expiration:2MONTH
CANNOT CHARGE
The expiration date of the ink currently in
use has passed. (one month has passed
after the specified expiration date).
• Cannot charge ink.
• Select disposal operation in the ink tank
menu to dispose of ink in the tank, and
then charge ink again.
INK LEVEL REMAINS
CANNOT CHARGE
The charged ink level is nearly full, so ink
cannot be charged.
• Check if the IC chip provided with the ink
bottle is inserted.
INK LEVEL REMAINS
CHARGE ANYWAY?
Ink charging is attempted when the
charged ink amount remains more than a
certain level.
• Check if the IC chip provided with the ink
bottle is inserted.
• Select [YES] to perform ink charging.
• Replace the IC chip with the IC chip of a
new ink bottle.
• Select [YES] to continue to use the ink.
2
2
• Select disposal operation in the ink tank
menu to dispose of ink in the tank, and
then charge ink again.
• Select [YES] to continue to use the ink.
5
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Message displayed in LOCAL
Message
5-8
Cause
INK ERROR
An ink error occurred.
InkOverflow:MCYK
Ink has entered the air tank.
TANKlevelH :MCYK
The sub tank sensor High does not change
though a certain amount of ink has been
consumed.
Solution
• Check the ink bottle for the supply path
corresponding to the indicated color.
• Perform “SUBTANK” of the maintenance.
(
P.5-4)
Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
SUPPLY INK :MCYK
Ink could not be supplied to the sub tank.
• Perform “SUBTANK” of the maintenance.
(
P.5-4)
Also check the remaining amount of ink in
the ink bottle. (
P.1-10)
Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office, or our call center.
REPLACE INKTANK :MCYK
Time to replace the ink tank of the displayed color (A certain period has passed
since the start of use of the ink tank.)
• Perform “Replace Ink Tank” (
P.4-22)
of the maintenance.
• The ink charge information is also reset.
After replacing the ink tank, charge the
new IC chip and refill ink. (
P.1-10)
INKTNK SENS :MCYK
Detected an abnormality of the ink tank
sensor.
• Make sure the ink supply unit is connected to the machine.
• Check if any weight or load is taken on
the ink tank.
• Implement the "Tank Calibration" of the
maintenance menu, and perform the correction of the balance.
• If the same error message appears
again, contact a distributor in your district,
our office, or our call center to call.
Calibration :MCYK
Not performed the tank calibration.
• Perform “Tank Calibration” of the maintenance.
UV LAMP TEMP. HIGH
The UV unit temperature is high.
• Wait for a while until the temperature lowers and the message disappears.
Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
Replace UV LAMP
It is a time to replace the UV lamp.
• If a UV curing is insufficient, contact a distributor in your district, our office, or our
call center.
REFILL WATER
Water in the cooling water tank is insufficient.
• Replenish
the
water.(
P.4-25)
WATER LACK
It has passed more than seven days after
water in the cooling water tank become
low.
• Replenish
the
antifreeze
mixed
water.(
P.4-25)
While displaying this warning, you will not
be able to print.
Take-UP CoverOPEN
It was detected that the media take-up
device's cover was open.
• Close the take-up device's cover.
antifreeze
mixed
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Message
Cause
Solution
An abnormality occurred in the take-up status of the media take-up machine.
• Check if the media setting is set to ROLL
when the take-up device is not used.
• Check if the taking-up direction switch
and the taking-up manual switch are set
correctly. (
P.2-6,P.2-7)
• Check that the media is set on the media
take-up machine correctly.
• Check if the media take-up paper core is
running without load.
• Turn ON and OFF the manual switch,
and raise the tension bar to a correct
position.
• Feed the media in the jog operation in the
direction reverse to that used at the time
when the error occurred.
Take-UP Limit DETECT
The control limit sensor of the media takeup machine was detected.
• Check if the media can be fed correctly in
the jog operation.
• Lower the position of the tension bar at
the take-up side.
• Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
TAKE-UP ENC WRONG
An abnormality occurred in the take-up
encoder.
Take-UP Connect
The destination of the take-up unit is
wrong.
Take-UP Fuse Err
Take-up fuse is cut.
Take-UP WRONG
TAKE-UP TENSION-BAR
Take-UP Voltage
Feeding Cover OPEN
Feeding WRONG
Feeding Limit DETECT
• Turn off the main power to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
In the media set check at the print start,
detect the abnormality in the take-up tension bar.
• Check the set state of the media and take
a problem.
• Check if the taking-up direction switch is
set correctly.
Abnormal voltage of the take-up motor.
• Turn off the main power to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
It was detected that the media feeding
device's cover was open.
• Check the cover of the feeding unit.
Even if you close the cover, if the same
message is displayed, contact a distributor in your district, our office or our call
center.
An abnormality occurred in the feeding status of the media feeding machine.
• Check if the media setting is set to ROLL
when the feeding device is not used.
• Check if the taking-up direction switch
and the feeding manual switch are set
correctly.
• Check that the media is set on the media
feeding machine correctly.
• Check if the media feeding paper core is
running without load.
• Turn ON and OFF the manual switch,
and raise the tension bar to a correct
position.
• Feed the media in the jog operation in the
direction reverse to that used at the time
when the error occurred.
The control limit sensor of the media feeding machine was detected.
1
2
2
2
5
• Check if the media can be fed correctly in
the jog operation.
• Lower the position of the tension bar at
the feeding side.
• Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Message
Cause
Solution
FEEDING ENC WRONG
An abnormality occurred in the feeding
encoder.
Feeding Connect
The destination of the feeding unit is
wrong.
Feeding Fuse Err
Feeding fuse is cut.
FEEDING TENSION-BAR
In the media set check at the print start,
detect the abnormality in the feeding tension bar.
• Check the set state of the media and take
a problem.
• Check if the feeding direction switch is
set correctly.
Abnormal voltage of the feeding motor.
• Turn off the main power to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
NCU SENSOR LEVEL LOW
The NCU sensor sensitivity is falling.
• Replacement of the NCU is recommended.
• Contact a distributor in your district, our
office or our call center.
Nozzle Missing
Print Stopped
Because the nozzle check found nozzles
missing, printing was stopped.
Feeding Voltage
NCU FLUSH POS
Nozzle check OFF
NCU CENTER POS
Nozzle check OFF
NCU SN ADJST
Nozzle check OFF
NCU NZK CHK (HW)
Nozzle check OFF
Because an NCU-related error occurred
during nozzle check, printing was stopped
and the nozzle check function was turned
OFF.
• Turn off the main power to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
• Check the nozzle condition. If there is
plenty of deflection and/or nozzle missing, clean and restore the affected nozzles. (
P.2-19)
Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
NCU NZK CHK (MARK)
Nozzle check OFF
5-10
NCU CONNECT
The NCU unit is not connected.
The nozzle check function cannot be used.
• Turn off the main power to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
REPLACE NCU
The NCU sensor sensitivity is too low to
correctly judge nozzle missing.
The nozzle check function cannot be used.
• NCU replacement is necessary.
Contact our service desk or your local
distributor to call for service.
REPLACE NCU INK PAD
The NCU ink pad is full.
• It is necessary to replace the NCU ink pad.
Contact a distributor in your district, our
office or our call center.
NCU ERROR
Nozzle check OFF
Because an NCU-related error occurred
during nozzle check, printing was stopped
and the nozzle check function was turned
OFF.
• Check the nozzle condition. If there is
plenty of deflection and/or nozzle missing, clean and restore the affected nozzles. (
P.2-19)
Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
REPLACE WIPER
Time to replace the wiper on the capping station
(The number of times of wiping has
reached a specified value.)
• Perform [Replace Wiper] in [Station], and
replace the wiper. (
P.4-20)
DATA REMAIN
Data was received.
• Execute the data clear. (
P.2-22)
Restart if the error message remains after
the execution of the data clear.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Message
MACHINE TEMP./H ***°C
MACHINE TEMP./L ***°C
Cover Open
Cause
Solution
The machine is hot.
• Use cooling equipment to lower the room
temperature to a specified range.
• Wait until the machine cools down.
• Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
The machine is cold.
• Use a heating system to raise the room
temperature to a specified range.
• Wait until the machine warms up.
• Even if you perform, if the same message
is displayed, contact a distributor in your
district, our office or our call center.
Detected cover open.
• Check the cover (front cover, right maintenance cover, left maintenance cover),
close the cover if open, and press the
[ENTER] key.
If the problem can not be eliminated, contact a distributor in your district, our office,
or our call center.
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2
2
2
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Error messages
When an error message is displayed, eliminate the error according to the chart below.
If the same error message appears again, contact your dealer or an office of MIMAKI to call for service.
Message
Cause
ERROR 04
PARAM ROM
The PCB is defective.
ERROR 108
HD CONNECT
[1234
]
ERROR 108
HD THERMIS
[1234
]
ERROR 108
HD MEM EMP
[1234
]
ERROR 108
HD TYPE
[1234
]
ERROR 128
HDC FIFO OVER
ERROR 128
HDC FIFO UNDER
ERROR 128
BATTERY EXCHANGE
Abnormal connection of the print head
Abnormal temperature of the print head
The print head has been broken.
The battery life end of the internal clock is
detected.
Ink discharge control error
ERROR 12a
HEAD ROM WR
Head control error
ERROR 12e
HeadFaild /HDC[**]
The print head has been broken.
ERROR 148
E-LOG SEQ
• Turn off the power button to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
• If the same error message appears
again, contact your local distributor to call
for service.
Control circuit board is defective.
ERROR 12a
HDC SPEED [12 ]
ERROR 130
HD DATA SEQ
Solution
• Contact your local distributor to call for
service.
Control circuit board is defective.
ERROR 151
Main PCB V1R2
ERROR 152
Main PCB V2R5
ERROR 153
Main PCB V3R3
ERROR 154
Main PCB V05
An error occurred in the main power.
ERROR 155
Main PCB V36-1
ERROR 157
Main PCB VTT
ERROR 158
Main PCB V36-2
ERROR 15f
HEAD DRIVE HOT
5-12
The temperature abnormality of control circuit board has been detected.
ERROR 16e
Main PCB V3R3B
An error occurred in the main power.
ERROR 171
NEW HEAD CONNECT
Connection of a new head was recognized.
• Turn off the power button to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
• If the same error message appears
again, contact your local distributor to call
for service.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Message
Cause
Solution
ERROR 186
HDC OVERFLOW [12 ]
ERROR 186
HDC UNDERFLOW [12 ]
ERROR 187
HDC SLEW RATE [12 ]
Ink discharge control error
ERROR 188
HDC MEMORY [12 ]
ERROR 18a
Main PCB V_CORE
ERROR 18b
Main PCB V1R5B
An error occurred in the main power.
ERROR 18c
Main PCB V12
• Turn off the power button to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
• If the same error message appears
again, contact your local distributor to call
for service.
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ERROR 18e
FLS NOT COMP [12 ]
ERROR 18f
OFFSET START [12 ]
Ink discharge control error
ERROR 18f
OFFSET END [12 ]
ERROR 19d
HDC V36 [12 ]
Abnormal ink discharge voltage was
detected.
ERROR 19f
LED CONNCT ERR**
UV-LED board unconnected
2
ERROR 201
COMMAND
ERROR 202
PARAMETER
ERROR 203
Ment Command
Abnormal communication between PC and
printer
• Check the USB cable connection. Use a
USB cable conforming to the standard.
2
• Check the USB cable connection. Use a
USB cable conforming to the standard.
• Check output conditions.
ERROR 206
PRINTING MODE
ERROR 304
USB INIT ERR
ERROR 305
USB TIME OUT
USB device error.
ERROR 306
USB GET DESC
ERROR 401
MOTOR X
An excessive load was applied to the X
motor.
ERROR 402
MOTOR Y
An excessive load was applied to the Y
motor.
ERROR 403
X CURRENT
An error due to an excessive current of the
X motor was detected.
ERROR 404
Y CURRENT
An error due to an excessive current of the
Y motor was detected.
ERROR 41b
** NO MEDIA **
With no media loaded properly, the clamp
moved down.
ERROR 423
TAKE-UP TENSION-BAR
The media set check detected abnormality
of the take-up tension bar at the start of
printing.
ERROR 424
FEEDING TENSION-BAR
The media set check detected abnormality
of the feeding tension bar at the start of
printing.
2
• Turn off the power button to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
• If the same error message appears
again, contact your local distributor to call
for service.
5
• Load media so that the media comes
within the range of the media sensor.
• Check the media set condition, and
remove any problem.
5-13
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Message
Solution
An error occurred in the take-up status of
the take-up unit.
• Check if the media setting is set to ROLL
when the take-up device is not used.
• Check if the taking-up direction switch
and the taking-up manual switch are set
correctly.
• Check that the media can be taken up to
the take-up unit.
• Check if the media take-up paper core is
running without load.
• Turn ON and OFF the manual switch,
and raise the tension bar to a correct
position.
• Feed the media in the jog operation in the
direction reverse to that used at the time
when the error occurred.
ERROR 426
Feeding WRONG
An error occurred in the take-up status of
the feeding unit.
• Check if the media setting is set to ROLL
when the feeding device is not used.
• Check if the taking-up direction switch
and the feeding manual switch are set
correctly.
• Check that the media can be taken up to
the feeding unit.
• Check if the media feeding paper core is
running without load.
• Turn ON and OFF the manual switch,
and raise the tension bar to a correct
position.
• Feed the media in the jog operation in the
direction reverse to that used at the time
when the error occurred.
ERROR 427
Take-UP Cover OPEN
It was detected that the media take-up
device's cover was open.
• Close the take-up device's cover.
ERROR 428
Feeding Cover OPEN
It was detected that the media feeding
device's cover was open.
• Close the feeding device's cover.
The take-up limit was detected.
• Check if the media can be fed correctly in
the jog operation.
• Lower the position of the tension bar on
the take-up side by using the manual
switch.
The feeding limit was detected.
• Check if the media can be fed correctly in
the jog operation.
• Lower the position of the tension bar on
the feeding side by using the manual
switch.
ERROR 425
Take-UP WRONG
ERROR 429
Take-UP Limit DETECT
ERROR 42a
Feeding Limit DETECT
5-14
Cause
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Message
Cause
ERROR 432
Take-UP Connect
Take-up device connection destination
error
ERROR 433
Feeding Connect
Feeding device connection destination
error
ERROR 436
Take-UP Fuse Err
Take-up fuse blown
ERROR 437
Feeding Fuse Err
Feeding fuse blown
ERROR 442
Take-UP Voltage
Abnormal voltage of the take-up unit
ERROR 443
Feeding Voltage
Abnormal voltage of the take-up unit
ERROR 44d
STATION POS ERROR
Abnormal station position
ERROR 44e
UV UNIT FAN ERROR
The UV unit fan does not operate.
ERROR 46b
TAKE-UP ENC WRONG
An error occurs in the take-up encoder.
ERROR 46c
FEEDING ENC WRONG
An error occurs in the feeding encoder.
ERROR 50a
Y ORIGIN
Solution
• Turn off the power button to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
• If the same error message appears
again, contact your local distributor to call
for service.
1
Y-origin could not be detected.
ERROR 50c
MEDIA WIDTH SENSOR
The media width has not been detected
correctly.
• Check the media set position.
• Clean the media sensor. (
P.4-3)
Abnormal linear scale.
• Turn off the power button to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
If the same error message appears
again, contact your local distributor to call
for service.
The media is set outside the proper area.
• Check the media set position.
The weight balance is abnormal.
• Make sure the ink supply unit is
connected to the machine.
• Check if any weight or load is taken on
the ink tank.
• Implement the "Tank Calibration" of the
Maintenance menu, and perform the
correction of the balance.
• If the same error message appears
again, contact a distributor in your district,
our office, or our call center.
ERROR538
CHECK MEDIA SET POS.
The media is not set in the correct position.
• Check the media set position.
ERROR 607
CAP CLEANING
Time to clean the cap
• Perform the station maintenance, and
clean the cap.
ERROR 50f
L-SCALE BLACK
ERROR 516
MEDIA SET POSITION R
ERROR 516
MEDIA SET POSITION L
ERROR 531
INKTNK SENS:MCYK
ERROR 618
TANKlevelH
:1234
ERROR 61a
InkOverflow
:1234
The sub tank sensor High does not change
though a certain amount of ink has been
consumed.
Ink has entered the air tank.
2
2
2
5
• Perform “SUBTANK” of the maintenance.
(
P.5-4)
Even if you perform, it may be displayed,
contact your local distributor to call for
service.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Message
Solution
Ink could not be supplied to the subtank.
• Perform “SUBTANK” of the maintenance.
(
P.5-4)
Also make sure the ink remaining in the
ink bottle. (
P.1-10)
Even if you perform, it may be displayed,
contact your local distributor to call for
service.
ERROR 64b
Nozzle Missing
The automatic nozzle check judged nozzles “No good ”.
• Check the nozzle condition. If there is
plenty of deflection and/or nozzle missing, clean and restore the affected nozzles. (
P.2-19)
If the same error message appears, contact our service desk or your local distributor to call for service.
ERROR 64c
NCU ERROR
Printing stopped because an error
occurred during the nozzle check.
ERROR 650
NCU CONNECT
The NCU unit is not connected.?
ERROR 651
REPLACE NCU
The NCU sensor sensitivity is too low to
correctly judge nozzle missing.
The nozzle check function cannot be used.
ERROR 61b
SUPPLY INK :1234
ERROR 652
NCU NZK CHK (HW)
ERROR 653
NCU NZK CHK (MARK)
ERROR 654
NCU CENTER POS
ERROR 655
NCU FLUSH POS
The NCU cannot correctly recognize the
ink discharge, because there are frequent
nozzle missing and ink droplet misalignment.
Adjustment of the discharge position to the
NCU has failed.
• Turn off the power button to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
If the same error message appears, contact our service desk or your local distributor to call for service.
• Check the nozzle condition. If there is
plenty of deflection and/or nozzle missing, clean and restore the affected nozzles. (
P.2-19)
If the same error message appears, contact our service desk or your local distributor to call for service.
ERROR 656
NCU SN ADJST
Sensor sensitivity adjustment has failed.
ERROR 657
REPLACE NCU INK PAD
The NCU ink pat is full.
• Contact our service desk or your local
distributor to call for service.
The NCU sensor sensitivity is falling.
• Replacement of the NCU is recommended.
• Contact our service desk or your local
distributor to call for service.
ERROR 658
NCU SENSOR LV LOW
ERROR 702
THERMISTOR
5-16
Cause
The thermistor sensor of a heater is defective.
• Turn off the power button to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
If the same error message appears, contact our service desk or your local distributor to call for service.
ERROR 703
!PRE HEATER BRK
A pre-heater is disconnected.
ERROR 705
WATER LACK
Water in the cooling water tank becomes
less.
• Refill cooling water by referring to “Refill
antifreeze mixed water”. (
P.4-25)
ERROR706
UV LAMP TEMP. HIGH
The LED lamp temperature is high.
• Stop printing, and wait until the temperature drops sufficiently.
ERROR 707
!HD HEATER BREAK
A head heater is disconnected.
ERROR 710
HEATER TEMP ERROR
An abnormal temperature of the heater
was detected.
If the problem is not resolved after the
occurrence of this error, the power to the
machine is forced OFF.
ERROR 714
INK HEATER COM ERR
There was a communication error in the ink
heater board.
ERROR 715
InkHeater Thr:1234
The ink heater thermistor is defective.
• Turn off the power button to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
If the same error message appears, contact our service desk or your local distributor to call for service.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Message
Cause
Solution
• Turn off the main power, and wait an hour
or more before turning it back on.
If control became impossible after the
error was displayed, the following message is displayed.
ERROR 716
InkHeater Tmp
:1234
The ink heater is too hot.
I NK HEATER CONTROL
CANCEL <
> START
Press [  ] and start ink heater control.
If the same error message appears, contact our service desk or your local distributor to call for service.
ERROR 717
InkHeater Brk:1234
The ink heater is disconnected.
ERROR 718
InkHeaterPCB Thr
:1234
The thermistor on the ink heater relay
board is defective.
ERROR 719
InkHeaterPCB Fuse
:1234
The fuse on the ink heater relay board was
blown.
ERROR 71a
UV-DRV Fuse :0**0**
• Turn off the power button to the machine
and turn it on after a while.
If the same error message appears, contact our service desk or your local distributor to call for service.
1
The fuse on the UV-DRV board was blown.
2
SYSTEM HALT
Message
SYSTEM HALT (*)
000 :MESSAGE
Solution
Turn off the main power to the machine and turn it on after a while.
If the same error message appears, contact our service desk or your local distributor to
call for service.
(“000” is the error No.)
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2
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Chapter 6
Appendix
This chapter
contains the lists of the specifications and functions of this machine.
Specifications ...................................................................................6-2
Machine specifications .....................................................................6-2
Ink specifications ..............................................................................6-3
Supply item list .................................................................................6-3
Setting orders of ink tanks ................................................................6-4
Sheet for inquiry ...............................................................................6-5
Chapter 6 Appendix
Specifications
Machine specifications
Item
Print head
Drawing mode
(scan x feed)
Method
Drop-on-demand piezoelectric print heads
Specification
4 heads: 2-layered staggered arrangement in 2-line
Single-layer
300x600:Bi/Uni 2*1 / 4/ 6/ 8 pass (only normal mode)
300x900:Bi/Uni 6/ 8/ 12/ 16 pass (only normal mode)
600x900:Bi/Uni 12/ 16/ 24 pass
900x1200 *2 :Bi/Uni 16/ 22/ 32 pass
Two-layers
600x600:Bi/Uni 6/ 8/ 12/ 16 pass
600x900:Bi/Uni 12/ 16/ 24 pass
Usable inks
LUS-120 ink (M,C,Y,K)
Ink supply
Supplying 3L x 4 bottles
Capacity of ink tank
3L-bottle x 1 for each color
Media type
PVC film/ tarpaulins/ FF
Max. printing width
Roll Media size
Leaf media size
3200mm
Maximum
3250mm (1524 mm each when twin rolls are set. 1620 mm when roll holders are used.)
Minimum
210mm
Thickness
1 mm or less
Roll outside diameter
When using take-up unit and feeding unit:Φ250mm or less
Roll weight *3
When using feeding unit:100kg or less
When using roll holder:18kg or less
Roll inside diameter
When using take-up unit and feeding unit:3 inches
When using roll holder:2 or 3 inches
Printing surface
Regardless of inside and outside
Roll end treatment
The roll end is gently fixed to the core with weak-adhesive tape or weak glue
for easy removal.
Maximum
3250mm
Minimum
210mm
Leaf media
Left end and right end : 15 mm (Default)
mm
Front : 1400 mm
Rear : 1300
Roll media
Left end and right end : 15 mm (Default)
mm
Front : 1600 mm
Rear : 1300
Reproducibility
Whichever the larger one of ± 1.5 mm or ± 0.3 % of the designated*4 *5 *6
Margin
Distance accuracy
Perpendicularity
± 0.5 mm / 1000 mm
Media skew
5 mm or less / 10 m variable
Head height adjustment
1.7, 1.9, 2.6, 3.3 mm
Media delivery
Take-up device supplied as a standard accessory
(switching possible between face in and face out *7).
Waste ink tank
Tank type (10 liter)
Interface
USB 2.0
Command
MRL V
Noise *8
during standby
Less than 58 dB (FAST-A, Front & Rear & Left & Right 1 m)
during continuous printing
Less than 65 dB
during discontinuous
printing
Less than 70 dB
Power
AC200 - 240 ± 10% , 50/60Hz ± 1Hz , 15A or less
Power consumption
3.6KW or less
Recomended
Environment
6-2
Specifications
Available temp.
20 °C to 30 °C (68°F to 86°F)
Humidity
35 to 65% Rh (No condensation)
Guaranteed temp.
20 °C to 25 °C (68°F to 77°F)
Temperature change
± 10 °C / h or less
Dust
0.15mg/m3 (Equivalent to normal office level)
Highest operation
height
2000 m
Chapter 6 Appendix
Item
Specifications
Weight
Printer main unit
850 kg
Outside dimensions
Printer main unit
5410 mm(W) x 995 mm(D) x 1440mm(H)
*1.
*2.
*3.
*4.
*5.
*6.
Only when tarpaulin media are used.
Only when PVC media are used.
Without deflection of the roll when it is retained at both ends.
The expansion and/or contraction of media is excluded.
The initial meandering of the media which is just set is excluded.
Only if all the following conditions are met:
The media is set in the center of the machine.
The Logical Seek is set to Quality.
When roll holders are used, printing is started on a roll having no deflection.
The take-up device is used.
One roll media is used (except for twin rolls).
*7. “Involuted” for the media take-up direction is recommended.
*8. 65.1dB(A), Operating Condition: Full load Measuring Method: According to clause 1.7.4.2 of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Ink specifications
Item
Supply
Color
Ink capacity
Shelf life
Storage temperature
Storage
Transportation
Specifications
1L Ink bottle
Black ink
Cyan ink
Magenta ink
Yellow ink
1 liter
The period is printed on the ink bottle.
Within three months after opening the package even in the available period.
5 to 30˚C
1 to 60˚C (Storage at temperature of 60˚C is only permitted within 120 hours, and
at temperature of 40˚C is permitted within a month.)
• Do not disassemble the ink bottle.
• Ink could freeze if kept in a cold place for an extended period.
• If the ink freezes, thaw it at room temperature (25°C) spending more than three hours before use.However, when you
use the frozen ink, the printing quality becomes degraded due to altered ink. Store ink in the environment where ink may
not freeze.
Supply item list
Product No.
I-Lus12-K-BA-I-KW
I-Lus12-C-BA-I-KW
I-Lus12-M-BA-I-KW
I-Lus12-Y-BA-I-KW
SPC-0766
SPC-0527
SPC-0568
SPA-0193
SPA-0263
SPA-0266
SPC-0569
SPC-0769
Name
UV ink LUS-120 Black ink (1liter)
UV ink LUS-120 Cyan ink (1liter)
UV ink LUS-120 Magenta ink (1liter)
UV ink LUS-120 Yellow ink (1liter)
H fan filter
Clean stick for the surroundings of the head 50pcs
Maintenance washing liquid
Wiper kit
Cap ink absorber kit
3L ink bottle
F-200/LF-200 CLEANING KIT
Replacement tube for Air Purge Jig
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Setting orders of ink tanks
The setting value and the setting orders of the ink tanks differ depending on the ink type you use.
• Refill the ink matching the label.
Do not refill the ink different in color from the label.
Label
Bk
Y
C
M
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Chapter 6 Appendix
Sheet for inquiry
Use this sheet for troubles and abnormal functions of the machine.
Fill in the following necessary items, and fax the sheet to our sales office.
Company name
Person in charge
Telephone number
machine model
Operating OS
Machine information *1
Error message
Contents of inquiry
*1. Refer to "Confirming Machine information" of "About Information MENU" then fill in necessary information. (
6
P.3-20)
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SIJ-320UV Operation Manual
August, 2016
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